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title: "Software licenses"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-02-19"
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# Software licenses

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6f656c5-96cf-401d-b702-0b311e341c48

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by the Met Office centred on the acquisition of software licenses, falling under the IT services industry category. This selective tender was called off from the Government framework RM3733 and was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement had a total value of £22,268 and concluded with the contract award on 27 November 2018. The contract period commenced the following day and lasted until 31 December 2018, while the tender period closed on the same day as the award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support services. Companies that align with the procurement method of a call-off from a framework agreement and possess capabilities in software licensing would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market visibility and foster growth by allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in public sector IT solutions.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government framework RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201de75c-1e5c-4f48-a505-95501da7d203 |
| 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 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,268 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,268 |
| 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 | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201de75c-1e5c-4f48-a505-95501da7d203

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201de75c-1e5c-4f48-a505-95501da7d203
  19th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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