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title: "Software License"
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published: "2022-08-03"
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# Software License

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfa16bbf-5199-417b-b3c4-3ed24b966242

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Software License conducted by the Met Office is now complete. This tender was classified under the CPV code 48000000, which pertains to software packages and information systems. The procurement method employed was a direct tender through a single tender action, as it was below the threshold value. The tender period concluded on 28 June 2022, with an award date of 12 July 2022, following a contract period that spans from 12 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. The contract was valued at £52,438.95 and was executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions and information systems. SMEs can particularly benefit from such tenders, as it demonstrates the Met Office’s aim to engage with local businesses, fostering growth within the sector. Businesses that possess expertise in delivering customised software packages or technological support would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Software License

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214f9ab4-0a6b-43e3-89a4-695804885e7e |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,438 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214f9ab4-0a6b-43e3-89a4-695804885e7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214f9ab4-0a6b-43e3-89a4-695804885e7e
  3rd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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