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title: "z/OS and z/VM Managed Support Service and 24x7 Incident Support"
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# z/OS and z/VM Managed Support Service and 24x7 Incident Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f5b6cbe-ca01-4f73-8fcf-ee0fbc7cfcb7

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## Summary

The Met Office has successfully completed the contracting process for a z/OS and z/VM Managed Support Service and 24x7 Incident Support, categorized under IT services including consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement was carried out through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. This contract has been awarded to VERTALI LTD, commencing on 27th August 2024 and running until 30th September 2027. The total contract value amounts to £416,075. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements stated by the procuring entity. Businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in managed support and real-time incident response, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts in future opportunities. The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, is a reputable buying organisation, making this a coveted contract for suppliers within the industry.

## Notice

z/OS and z/VM Managed Support Service and 24x7 Incident Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5bda51-4a8f-4853-9b10-9ce4633ee56a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,075 |
| 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 | VERTALI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5bda51-4a8f-4853-9b10-9ce4633ee56a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5bda51-4a8f-4853-9b10-9ce4633ee56a
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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