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title: "Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac6b1a03-282c-40b5-86c9-c5d9a441668e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-06-23"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac6b1a03-282c-40b5-86c9-c5d9a441668e

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, conducted a selective tender process for software licences, valued at £13,442. This procurement falls under the IT services sector and primarily focuses on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The contract period commenced on 27th March 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with the tender period closing on 26th March 2020. The tender was awarded to SOFTWARE BOX LIMITED, and the award notice was published on 23rd June 2020.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services and software solutions. By participating in government contracts like this, businesses can enhance their growth prospects and establish long-term relationships with public sector entities. Competitors with expertise in consultancy, software development, and support services are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, potentially benefiting from continued demand for such services within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e49f1d-846b-4022-984d-d7f429159ec7 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,442 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,400 |
| 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 | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2020 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e49f1d-846b-4022-984d-d7f429159ec7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e49f1d-846b-4022-984d-d7f429159ec7
  23rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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