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title: "Data service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-02-18"
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# Data service

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b73c81db-9038-4e16-9969-ac791447b59f

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for a data service under the Government Framework RM3084. This tender, titled "Data service," falls within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value was £81,549. Although the tender period ended on 5 November 2018, the contract commenced on 6 November 2018 and was finalised on 11 March 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and support services. Companies that have experience with government contracts and can demonstrate innovative solutions in data services would be particularly suited to compete. Additionally, since the procurement process followed a selective method, businesses that are nimble and can respond quickly to similar future procurements may find additional openings for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework RM3084 following mini-competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d045a4-39cb-4667-ade9-3f294527e028 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2018 - 11 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,549 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,549 |
| 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 | RED OAK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d045a4-39cb-4667-ade9-3f294527e028

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d045a4-39cb-4667-ade9-3f294527e028
  18th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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