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title: "Software licences"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-05-07"
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# Software licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afec1348-47f5-4a21-a060-2646065ad47f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has initiated a tender for software licences under the IT services category. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action, valued at £11,600. The tender period concluded on 16 April 2021, with the contract set to commence on 17 April 2021 and lasting until 15 April 2022. The current status of the contract is active, as noted on the awarded date of 16 April 2021.

This opportunity could be particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in IT services, as the inviting organisation is open to SME participation. Businesses that excel in software development and consulting services would be well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to valuable long-term partnerships with the Met Office in future projects. The successful supplier, XEBIALABS LTD, has exemplified the kind of agile and innovative solution providers that can thrive in such contracts.

## Notice

Software licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7deedc16-c200-4ea6-b289-d36cde2a0843 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2021 - 15 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,600 |
| 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 | XEBIALABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7deedc16-c200-4ea6-b289-d36cde2a0843

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7deedc16-c200-4ea6-b289-d36cde2a0843
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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