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title: "FGS Third line support"
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# FGS Third line support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae76fb95-2792-4071-9c75-8245eae67b74

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## Summary

The procurement process for FGS Third Line Support, conducted by the Met Office based in Exeter, England, is classified under the IT services category (CPV 72000000). This selective procurement, managed through a call-off from a framework agreement (Framework Number: RM1557.13), was awarded to Softwire Technology Limited. The £300,000 contract is set to be carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 15th July 2024, and the contract period running from 30th July 2024 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing high-level consultancy, software development, internet, and support services. Large-scale enterprises with established expertise in these areas and previous experience in servicing public sector organisations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The Met Office's choice of a framework agreement also suggests future selective procurement processes that interested businesses can prepare for by becoming part of relevant frameworks.

## Notice

FGS Third line support Framework Number: RM1557.13

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71192071-292d-4c14-b489-7e30fbb7a340 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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

- 14 Aug 2024 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71192071-292d-4c14-b489-7e30fbb7a340

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71192071-292d-4c14-b489-7e30fbb7a340
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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