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title: "Software licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-08"
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# Software licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54f990df-2add-4e0d-8ff6-c17209add46a

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## Summary

The Met Office has recently completed a procurement process for software licences and support services, valued at £232,571.64. This tender, classified under IT services and consulting (CPV code 72000000), took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which concluded on 20th November 2021. The contract period for this award commenced on 8th December 2021 and lasted until 18th December 2021. The award was published on 8th April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT consultancy and software development sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software licensing and support. The limited procurement method may offer less competition, making it an attractive avenue for businesses that can deliver high-quality IT services tailored to the needs of public organisations like the Met Office. Interested companies should leverage their agility and responsive capabilities to engage effectively in future tenders within this domain.

## Notice

Software licence and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9af7cc7-9da9-4e76-95f2-8c0380fe3913 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £232,571 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,571 |
| 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 | FORGEROCK |

## 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 2022 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9af7cc7-9da9-4e76-95f2-8c0380fe3913

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9af7cc7-9da9-4e76-95f2-8c0380fe3913
  8th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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