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title: "IT Professional Services Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e460bdf-a2b9-41f9-bf59-b2662497f757"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-03-12"
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# IT Professional Services Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e460bdf-a2b9-41f9-bf59-b2662497f757

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## Summary

The Met Office in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process titled "IT Professional Services Support," focusing on IT services, including consulting and software development. This contract, initiated as a call-off from a government framework agreement, was awarded to SOFTCAT LTD for a total value of £10,382. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period ran from 5th December 2018 to 31st December 2018, with the tender period having ended on 4th December 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services to expand their business portfolio. Businesses that specialise in consulting, software development, or IT support could find themselves well-positioned to compete in future procurements by the Met Office or similar agencies. Engaging in government contracts can not only enhance credibility but also provide valuable experience and financial growth potential.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c0d3ef-a31f-4dc8-af3a-8e975f3b9a5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,382 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,382 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c0d3ef-a31f-4dc8-af3a-8e975f3b9a5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c0d3ef-a31f-4dc8-af3a-8e975f3b9a5b
  12th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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