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title: "Technical Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-01-08"
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# Technical Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-831e436a-0f06-4d3b-a40d-c73e83427854

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Technical Support" contract, valued at £24,700, was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the IT services category (CPV Code 72000000) and was initiated as a call-off from a government framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 5th October 2017 and concluded on 20th April 2018. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender phase ending on 4th October 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. Businesses equipped to provide technical support services can leverage this contract's completion to gain insights into future similar tenders and enhance their competitiveness in subsequent procurement processes. The involvement of a prominent agency like the Met Office also indicates the potential for further contracting opportunities in related areas.

## 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/ae873999-5ed8-4004-ae97-d9520b5bb9ac |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2017 - 20 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,700 |
| 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 | THE APP BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae873999-5ed8-4004-ae97-d9520b5bb9ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae873999-5ed8-4004-ae97-d9520b5bb9ac
  8th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7dc12ee1-df0e-454b-a50b-c1f3fabae67b
  Technical Support

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