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title: "Software development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82ae157f-3e36-4f51-a727-a3336f931ef8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-11-20"
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# Software development

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82ae157f-3e36-4f51-a727-a3336f931ef8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involves a contract for "Software development" services, specifically called off from a Government Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £16,125, took place in the South West region of England, with the contract period starting on 24 August 2017 and concluding on 30 September 2017. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, and the tender ended on 23 August 2017.

This tender offers avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development services. Businesses with a strong capability in delivering technological solutions would find this opportunity advantageous, especially since the successful bidder, The App Business Limited (TAB), has set a precedent in engaging with government contracts, illustrating the viability of SMEs in this sector.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce20568-23ca-403c-879c-282b1f438499 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,125 |
| 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 | THE APP BUSINESS LIMITED (TAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce20568-23ca-403c-879c-282b1f438499

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce20568-23ca-403c-879c-282b1f438499
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cf81f42-507a-4ae5-a022-168e387e3942
  Software development

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