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title: "Software support and maintenance"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-04-08"
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# Software support and maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51032512-c234-4f4b-a421-929a4d66f43a

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Met Office involved a tender for "Software support and maintenance" in the IT services industry, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, with an allocated value of £11,000. The tender period ended on 2nd March 2021, while the contract period commenced on 3rd March 2021 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2022. The location for the delivery of the services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services and software development to expand their business offerings. Businesses that can provide reliable software support and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As evidenced by the awarded contract, which is currently active and valued at £11,000, successful suppliers like AXIAL SYSTEMS LTD are poised to thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Software support and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfef986-4bdd-4978-96ee-ae659bfa316e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| 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 | AXIAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfef986-4bdd-4978-96ee-ae659bfa316e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfef986-4bdd-4978-96ee-ae659bfa316e
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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