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title: "Technical Support Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-02-06"
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# Technical Support Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c89e5b8d-1b96-4afc-844f-298feff5fb93

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involved the provision of Technical Support Services under a call-off from the Government Framework G-Cloud. This tender was classified under the IT services sector and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £15,419, was awarded on 26th September 2018, with the contract period running from 27th September to 31st October 2018. This selective procurement method indicates that the opportunity was open to a chosen set of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Firms with expertise in delivering technical support and cloud-based solutions would be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes similar to this one. As the Met Office continues to evolve its service offerings, proactive engagement by relevant businesses could lead to valuable partnerships and contracts.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework G-Cloud

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7eda85-5cc1-400f-a803-11ee8c6c398e |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,419 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,419 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2019 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7eda85-5cc1-400f-a803-11ee8c6c398e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7eda85-5cc1-400f-a803-11ee8c6c398e
  6th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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