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title: "Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8797e39d-b973-4720-8618-56673259532d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8797e39d-b973-4720-8618-56673259532d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is located in Exeter, England, seeking software licences for their existing network in the IT services sector. The tender was a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action and had a total value of £57,000. The contract period commenced on 22 September 2020 and is set to conclude on 20 September 2021. The tender period ended on 21 September 2020, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This opportunity could significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in software development and consulting. Businesses that possess expertise in network software solutions would be well-suited to compete, as the tender pertains to the provision of software licences. Engaging with the Met Office can offer potential pathways for growth in the public sector for such companies.

## Notice

Software Licences for existing network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9adc235d-4bb5-443a-a3dd-03887faa3088 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2020 - 20 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000 |
| 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 | NINIAN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9adc235d-4bb5-443a-a3dd-03887faa3088

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9adc235d-4bb5-443a-a3dd-03887faa3088
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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