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title: "Software support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-06-07"
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# Software support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c60472dd-184a-4ce4-a2a0-847237425239

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, focuses on the provision of software support services, classified under IT services, with a total contract value of £31,334. The tender, which was part of the Government Framework Agreement RM3733, has been completed as of 27th March 2017, with the contract period extending from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. This process was conducted through an 'Other' procurement method, and the contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) LTD, based in Uxbridge.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in IT services, specifically those that can offer consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes, particularly those interested in working with government agencies. Focusing on innovative software solutions and support capabilities could lead to further growth opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931f2788-232f-4288-b458-facaff734b0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,334 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## 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 Jun 2017 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931f2788-232f-4288-b458-facaff734b0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931f2788-232f-4288-b458-facaff734b0f
  7th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61296501-3711-42c5-a215-7ce041f6c7bc
  Software development

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