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title: "Software licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c5d4f75-b405-4643-8179-e52d1900a2c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-12-05"
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# Software licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c5d4f75-b405-4643-8179-e52d1900a2c2

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a tender process for the acquisition of software licences, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). The tender period concluded on 21 August 2016, and the contract period extends from 22 August 2016 to 30 June 2017, with a total contract value of £43,916.79. This procurement was conducted using an unspecified method and has been formally awarded to IBM United Kingdom LTD.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the software and IT services sector. Businesses that specialise in software solutions and related service offerings may find themselves well-positioned to engage in future procurement processes with the Met Office or similar governmental agencies. The successful completion of such tenders can lead to long-term partnerships and further procurement possibilities within the public sector.

## Notice

Software licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97196232-6067-4537-9dea-6ea9cc8a260a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,916 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2016 at 19:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97196232-6067-4537-9dea-6ea9cc8a260a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97196232-6067-4537-9dea-6ea9cc8a260a
  5th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/275f3ffd-528a-483b-8198-8b2199c5152b
  Software licences

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