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title: "Knowledge exchange and bespoke software"
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# Knowledge exchange and bespoke software

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2b9e07d-39c2-4123-a117-b074a61fa4d3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Knowledge exchange and bespoke software" was conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This award stage pertains to a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £11,000. The project is classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" and was intended to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with the award being active from 27th March 2025, following the tender period's closure on 13th March 2025. Lancaster University, located in Lancashire, is the supplier selected for this project.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to software and knowledge exchange, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable given the nature and scale of the project. The direct procurement method allows for streamlined engagement without competitive bidding, offering an excellent opportunity for established relationships with the buyer to be strengthened or for niche providers to showcase their specialised offerings to a significant public sector organisation like the Met Office.

## Notice

Knowledge exchange and bespoke software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46f230d-209d-4c34-9eca-19f5deb9b6dc |
| 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 | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46f230d-209d-4c34-9eca-19f5deb9b6dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46f230d-209d-4c34-9eca-19f5deb9b6dc
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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