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title: "Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a32a259-9629-4700-9f8f-78c41c91cced"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-02-25"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a32a259-9629-4700-9f8f-78c41c91cced

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## Summary

The Met Office initiated a procurement process on 25th February 2021, completing a contract for "Software Licences" under the IT services industry category. The procurement was conducted as a single tender action, with a total value of £11,980. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2021. The delivery area for this contract is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, highlighting a regional opportunity for suppliers. The procurement process is classified as direct, given its nature of being below the public procurement threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, specifically those offering software development and consulting. Given the nature of the services required, businesses that can provide robust software solutions and support would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. With the Met Office as the buyer, firms that can demonstrate effective service delivery within the specified duration may find advantageous avenues to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Software Licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1e1b5d-463c-4385-8ebf-77ba7e743534 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,980 |
| 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 | RUNTIME COLLECTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1e1b5d-463c-4385-8ebf-77ba7e743534

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1e1b5d-463c-4385-8ebf-77ba7e743534
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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