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title: "Bought in services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0a9cf9b-cd8f-4aef-82f3-05c12eb28961"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-12"
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# Bought in services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a9cf9b-cd8f-4aef-82f3-05c12eb28961

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is seeking to contract for "Bought in services" in the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, which had a value of £43,596, is located in the South West of England. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period spanning from 10th February 2022 to 31st May 2022. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 1st February 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting or software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the suitability indicated for such companies. Organisations looking to expand their offerings in the public sector should consider engaging with the Met Office and similar contracting authorities, as they may find opportunities for collaboration and growth in delivering critical IT services.

## Notice

Services bought in

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cf4a30-fc33-4fc2-a3b5-81bdec5791bf |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2022 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,596 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,596 |
| 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 | INFOGRID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cf4a30-fc33-4fc2-a3b5-81bdec5791bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cf4a30-fc33-4fc2-a3b5-81bdec5791bf
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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