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title: "Software support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a8485b3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Software support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a8485b3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Software support" was conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This contract, valued at £27,318, was procured under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2016, and the awarded contract started on the same date, running until 1st January 2017. This public procurement was carried out through a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to sourcing IT services.

This opportunity can foster business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, consulting, and software development. Given the nature of the contract and its reliance on expertise in technology and support services, businesses with experience in these fields would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The procurement method employed also presents a pathway for companies looking to engage with public sector contracts on a collaborative framework basis.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM1557-7 G-Cloud 7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a54583-343e-4264-b702-fc8da45eeab8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2016 - 1 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,318 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,318 |
| 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 | QA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a54583-343e-4264-b702-fc8da45eeab8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a54583-343e-4264-b702-fc8da45eeab8
  7th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61258668-8479-4487-ad82-68c409ec0efe
  Software support

## Notice URLs

- http://Fitzroy
- http://FitzroyRoad

## Provenance

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