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title: "Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6dd60f43-fde0-415b-ba3b-4411d1bdf2a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-03-05"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dd60f43-fde0-415b-ba3b-4411d1bdf2a8

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process for software licences, classified under IT services and consulting. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Government Framework RM1557, with a total value of £15,750. The tender period concluded on 27 January 2021, while the contract period commenced on 28 January 2021 and is scheduled to end on 1 January 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs that specialise in IT services, software development, and support. Businesses with expertise in software licensing and that are experienced in working with government frameworks could find themselves well-suited for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector projects like this can facilitate relationships that expand business reach and enhance capabilities in delivering government services.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework RM1557.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faacc551-5dc2-408c-b9b5-672f7c73d4ee |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,750 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faacc551-5dc2-408c-b9b5-672f7c73d4ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faacc551-5dc2-408c-b9b5-672f7c73d4ee
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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