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title: "IT application support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97038315-f964-4bd5-8bd5-bb0300b974bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-02-17"
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# IT application support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97038315-f964-4bd5-8bd5-bb0300b974bb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has conducted a tender for "IT application support" within the IT services sector. This procurement was initiated through a selective method, as a call-off from the Government Framework RM1043 - DOS3. The tender period ended on 29 October 2019, with the contract period running from 30 October 2019 to 29 October 2020, and a total contract value of £50,000. The contract has since been awarded to Softwire Technology Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, especially those offering software development and support, to expand their business with public sector clients. Firms that can deliver quality IT consulting and development services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, thus potentially increasing their market reach and strengthening their operational capabilities in the public procurement arena.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework RM1043 - DOS3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02a4339-61bb-4271-bb05-8ea5b476c4ae |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2019 - 29 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02a4339-61bb-4271-bb05-8ea5b476c4ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02a4339-61bb-4271-bb05-8ea5b476c4ae
  17th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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