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title: "MetDB Migration Discovery"
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# MetDB Migration Discovery

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62b4d372-9fb3-4683-ad7d-450dc63759e7

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## Summary

The Met Office, a public sector organisation based in Exeter, England, recently completed a tender process titled "MetDB Migration Discovery." This procurement pertains to software consultancy services, specifically a feasibility study to evaluate migrating a database to the cloud. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Kyndryl UK Ltd, a large-scale company, with a value of £88,471.44 and spans from 26th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. Given the procurement category, this process falls under the services industry, with a focus on software consultancy.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders due to the Met Office's commitment to inclusivity in its procurement processes. Companies with the expertise in digital transitions and cloud migrations can leverage this opportunity to establish a valuable partnership with a renowned UK public office, thereby expanding their portfolio and potentially gaining further government and public sector contracts.

## Notice

Feasibility study to explore the potential to migrate a database to the cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c928a7ab-8a20-47f4-83cc-b80b64cadb06 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,471 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KYNDRYL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c928a7ab-8a20-47f4-83cc-b80b64cadb06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c928a7ab-8a20-47f4-83cc-b80b64cadb06
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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