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title: "Cloud operations - licences and support"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-03-19"
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# Cloud operations - licences and support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9b8862d-1733-40a8-8549-87ef54867f60

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Cloud operations - licences and support" was initiated by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the software support services category and was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from the Government Framework Agreement RM1557. The contract, valued at £30,240, commenced on 1st January 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2018. The tender period ended on 21st December 2017, and the award was published on 19th March 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software support services, particularly those able to offer cloud operations and maintenance solutions. Businesses with expertise in providing robust software support and those familiar with government framework agreements would find this tender suitable. Engaging in such contracts can help SMEs expand their portfolio and establish a solid relationship with a reputable public organisation like the Met Office.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM1557.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1730c0d-1434-46ba-8e31-2c21a87850bc |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,240 |
| 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 | CLOUDREACH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1730c0d-1434-46ba-8e31-2c21a87850bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1730c0d-1434-46ba-8e31-2c21a87850bc
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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