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title: "Software Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c53f607-ea98-453d-a0d5-e878edb64e52"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-04-17"
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# Software Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c53f607-ea98-453d-a0d5-e878edb64e52

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office issuing a tender for "Software Support" under the IT services sector in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £49,500, was awarded on 19 January 2017, following a period that closed on the same date. The contract duration spans from 20 January 2017 to 31 December 2017, and it was carried out as part of a Government Framework Agreement (RM1557-7).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and technical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the emphasis on supporting local industries. The procurement method was classified under 'Other', indicating a flexible approach that may encourage innovative solutions from diverse suppliers.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM1557-7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2699e3-b417-49d5-9592-badeded5a7f5 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 | HIPPO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2017 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2699e3-b417-49d5-9592-badeded5a7f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2699e3-b417-49d5-9592-badeded5a7f5
  17th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95319ec5-cb3b-417c-8e1e-5e7d3c0935d0
  Software Support

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