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title: "Subscription to IT services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a36be938-2e1b-45f7-b0d5-8a841dec4379"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-01-29"
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# Subscription to IT services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a36be938-2e1b-45f7-b0d5-8a841dec4379

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, focused on a tender titled "Subscription to IT services," aimed at providing IT services classified under software package and information systems. This contracting process took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period closing on 8th October 2018. Following the competitive quotation method below the threshold, the awarded contract valued at £29,500 began on 9th October 2018 and is set to conclude on 9th October 2019. The award notice was published on 29th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the IT services sector, particularly those providing software and information systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the nature of the procurement method employed. Companies with the capability to deliver flexible and innovative IT solutions could leverage this contract to grow their client portfolio and establish long-term relationships with prominent organisations like the Met Office.

## Notice

IT services subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38880e52-42b4-4ef6-9f45-dee7a2b9f7e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2018 - 9 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,500 |
| 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 | ELASTICSEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38880e52-42b4-4ef6-9f45-dee7a2b9f7e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38880e52-42b4-4ef6-9f45-dee7a2b9f7e4
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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