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title: "Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61882eeb-2c11-429d-9b6f-25a4a9704ab7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-11-04"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61882eeb-2c11-429d-9b6f-25a4a9704ab7

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## Summary

The procurement process for software licences was conducted by the Met Office, a leading organisation in the UK’s meteorological services, located in Exeter, England. This contract, valued at £15,706, falls under the IT services category, specifically regarding consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach via a single tender action, which was below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 2nd July 2019, with the awarded contract having a duration from 3rd July 2019 until 2nd July 2022.

This awarded tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those that provide software development and consulting solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given their capacity for agility and innovation. The successful tendering experience of suppliers like SYNCSORT LIMITED highlights the potential for companies within this sector to establish and grow their presence in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Software licence to assist existing operating system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e363a013-a9aa-49ac-9c7c-8e42e169fac7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2019 - 2 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,706 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,706 |
| 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 | SYNCSORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e363a013-a9aa-49ac-9c7c-8e42e169fac7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e363a013-a9aa-49ac-9c7c-8e42e169fac7
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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