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title: "Technical support services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88a4299f-cbb3-43bb-9038-4a93949e6f0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-11-02"
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# Technical support services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88a4299f-cbb3-43bb-9038-4a93949e6f0b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, based in Exeter, England, contracting for technical support services, classified under CPV code 71356300. The procurement was conducted via a direct method and featured a single tender action due to being below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 26th June 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £13,875, commenced on 27th June 2018 and is set to conclude on 1st April 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical support services, as the Met Office is seeking capable suppliers to deliver essential support. Businesses with expertise in this area can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Technical support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fe0bce-148d-47df-883d-f4e4437d573a |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2018 - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,875 |
| 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 | RAB CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2018 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fe0bce-148d-47df-883d-f4e4437d573a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fe0bce-148d-47df-883d-f4e4437d573a
  2nd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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