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title: "Software licences"
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published: "2022-03-15"
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# Software licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-937f5e3f-de9f-4ef5-8116-0fedf69d11f7

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for software licences, valued at £16,997.62, under the services category. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period having closed on 28th February 2022. The contract for the successful supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to engage with the Met Office, a government organisation known for its reliance on technological solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this space, especially those offering tailored software solutions that can enhance operational efficiency. The successful bidder's involvement in this contract highlights the potential for growth within the technology sector, particularly for firms capable of delivering innovative software products and services.

## Notice

Software licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd3a5d9-9c85-43df-9390-d7271c6a9a1b |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,997 |
| 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 | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd3a5d9-9c85-43df-9390-d7271c6a9a1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd3a5d9-9c85-43df-9390-d7271c6a9a1b
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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