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title: "Technical support services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-04-06"
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# Technical support services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95db55de-ac09-4a1f-b18a-3db98a7f73e8

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## Summary

The procurement process for technical support services was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract, which falls under the industry category of IT services, was awarded as a call-off from the Government Framework RM3821. The contract value is £173,000 and commenced on 24 February 2021, concluding on 8 April 2023. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender period ended on 23 February 2021.

This opportunity opens avenues for growth primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in providing technical support for financial systems, especially those well-versed in working with government frameworks, would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging with frameworks like RM3821 can help boost business visibility and foster long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Technical support services for Finance system. Contract called off from Government Framework RM3821.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccc808e-3587-4469-bac6-b961dcf80380 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2021 - 8 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,000 |
| 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 | ADVANCED BUSINESS 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

- 6 Apr 2021 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccc808e-3587-4469-bac6-b961dcf80380

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccc808e-3587-4469-bac6-b961dcf80380
  6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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