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title: "Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d3bcf6c-2ab1-42b5-befe-489120d7b08e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-11-30"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d3bcf6c-2ab1-42b5-befe-489120d7b08e

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for "Software Licences" as part of its IT services category, falling under the CPV classification of 72000000. This selective tender, called off from a government framework (RM1557) following a competitive quotation exercise, had a value of £96,700. The contract period spans from 6th July 2020 to 5th July 2021, with earlier tender submissions due by 3rd July 2020, and the procurement was primarily located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those that focus on software development and consulting. The procurement allows businesses to leverage their expertise in providing software solutions, enabling them to engage with a key governmental client like the Met Office. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capability in IT services and have experience working within framework agreements are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Contract called off of Government Framework RM1557 following competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b227f1-17da-4854-a2f7-ef1655f1ff3a |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 5 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,700 |
| 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 | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b227f1-17da-4854-a2f7-ef1655f1ff3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b227f1-17da-4854-a2f7-ef1655f1ff3a
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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