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title: "Information technology"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-12"
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# Information technology

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86a3e494-f99b-4aea-84a6-ac8e3441bd77

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for an information technology contract valued at £21,000. The tender, classified under the CPV code 48000000 for software packages and information systems, was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, which was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The procurement process formally ended on 3 March 2022, with the contract period running from 17 March 2022 to 23 March 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software development and information systems. With the procurement having been completed, businesses that can offer innovative solutions in technology services would find this recent activity relevant for future engagements with the Met Office or similar organisations. Firms capable of quickly delivering software solutions that meet regulatory and operational needs may benefit from understanding this procurement approach for potential upcoming contracts.

## Notice

Information technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa63579-d0ed-4617-862c-b1291c23f226 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 | INMARSAT SOLUTIONS (CANADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa63579-d0ed-4617-862c-b1291c23f226

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa63579-d0ed-4617-862c-b1291c23f226
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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