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title: "ESCROW Independent Build Verification"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3c2c8f3-580c-457a-9b7c-0460e81a6138"
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published: "2025-01-10"
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# ESCROW Independent Build Verification

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3c2c8f3-580c-457a-9b7c-0460e81a6138

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## Summary

The Met Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the "ESCROW Independent Build Verification" in the software package and information systems category. This direct procurement under a single tender action, valued at £16,400, was awarded to NCC Services Limited. The contract, which spans from 17th December 2024 to 31st January 2025, pertains to services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 10th January 2025, following the tender end date on 3rd December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software verification services to engage with high-profile public sector organisations like the Met Office. While the specific contract has been awarded to NCC Services Limited, it highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete in similar future tenders within the IT services industry. Companies with expertise in providing reliable, independent software verification can enhance their profiles and expand their market presence by actively pursuing such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

ESCROW Independent Build Verification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005290ee-6c27-4048-90fa-ed08151c6d1b |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,400 |
| 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 | NCC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005290ee-6c27-4048-90fa-ed08151c6d1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005290ee-6c27-4048-90fa-ed08151c6d1b
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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