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title: "Transfer of Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83be5640-b6fe-44d7-8c68-99b7414434e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-03-13"
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# Transfer of Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83be5640-b6fe-44d7-8c68-99b7414434e1

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Met Office, based in Exeter, England, which has awarded a contract titled "Transfer of Software Licences." This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action due to its value of £10,270, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 18 December 2018 and will conclude on 17 December 2019, with the tender period closing on 17 December 2018.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those engaged in software development and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, provided they can deliver the necessary software licences efficiently. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth by allowing SMEs to establish a relationship with a significant government authority, potentially opening the door to future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Transfer of software licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e7057-0b9a-4553-aff8-e3a9b38a864f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 17 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,270 |
| 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 | QUEST SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e7057-0b9a-4553-aff8-e3a9b38a864f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e7057-0b9a-4553-aff8-e3a9b38a864f
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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