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title: "Renewal of Linux support subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b4ffb2f-9424-42bb-898c-36f676bfe699"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-05-23"
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# Renewal of Linux support subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b4ffb2f-9424-42bb-898c-36f676bfe699

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, pertains to the "Renewal of Linux support subscription" contract, classified under software support services. This tender, valued at £659,748, took place in Exeter, South West England. The procurement method was selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 February 2018, with the contract period running from 14 February 2018 to 27 February 2021. The award was published on 23 May 2018, marking the completion of the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs within the IT and software services sectors, particularly those specialising in support services for Linux systems. Given the scope and nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in software maintenance and technical support would be well-positioned to compete. The established framework agreement and the notable value of the contract highlight the potential for sustained engagement with the Met Office, making this an attractive opportunity for prospective suppliers.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework agreement RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfd72f0-e39d-46c4-8c67-0b9ad4e93c16 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2018 - 27 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £659,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £659,748 |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 23 May 2018 at 14:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfd72f0-e39d-46c4-8c67-0b9ad4e93c16
- 23 May 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfd72f0-e39d-46c4-8c67-0b9ad4e93c16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfd72f0-e39d-46c4-8c67-0b9ad4e93c16
  23rd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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