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title: "Software Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbfdf5aa-68e5-4d7a-8963-bebac19d0d00"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-05-29"
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# Software Support Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbfdf5aa-68e5-4d7a-8963-bebac19d0d00

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has recently completed a procurement process for "Software Support Services," specifically focusing on Microsoft unified support services. This tender was initiated through a single tender action method and is classified under IT services, with a contract value of £74,000. The contract period spans from 23 January 2020 to 31 January 2021, with the procurement process marked as complete as of 22 January 2020, the date of award publication being 29 May 2020.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in Microsoft technologies may find this tender particularly relevant. The contract was awarded to Microsoft Ltd, highlighting the competition for companies willing to engage in similar future opportunities with the Met Office or other public sector organisations requiring advanced software support services.

## Notice

Microsoft unified support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2b8ff0-7f8d-45c9-92a7-5227cb12d9b2 |
| 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 | 29 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,000 |
| 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 | MICROSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 May 2020 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2b8ff0-7f8d-45c9-92a7-5227cb12d9b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2b8ff0-7f8d-45c9-92a7-5227cb12d9b2
  29th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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