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title: "Software development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8dd26417-1d08-4bab-9392-f9ca5e6018d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-02-19"
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# Software development

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dd26417-1d08-4bab-9392-f9ca5e6018d5

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for software development services, valued at £85,350. This tender was initiated under the Government Framework Agreement RM1043iv and was subject to a selective procurement method, where suppliers were invited to compete. The project commenced on 1st November 2017 and was completed by 31st December 2017. The tender period ended on 31st October 2017, and the contract was awarded on the same day.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that have experience in developing software solutions or who can demonstrate their ability to deliver IT support services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with frameworks like RM1043iv can enhance their visibility and credibility in the public sector, thereby facilitating business growth.

## Notice

Further competition under Government Framework Agreement RM1043iv.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc069f0-09c8-4304-9393-140f4a6551d8 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,350 |
| 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 | QA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc069f0-09c8-4304-9393-140f4a6551d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc069f0-09c8-4304-9393-140f4a6551d8
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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