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title: "IT Digital Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8df8df4-05d4-46e5-8238-c89885f432ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-07-27"
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# IT Digital Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8df8df4-05d4-46e5-8238-c89885f432ea

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involved a tender titled "IT Digital Services" within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method was selective, based on a call-off from a government framework agreement (RM1557). The tender period concluded on 20 March 2020, with the contract awarded to Gartner UK Ltd and covering a contract period from 23 March 2020 to 30 March 2021. The total contract value was £84,900, and services were to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector service delivery. With the Met Office's emphasis on innovative IT solutions, vendors that can demonstrate technical expertise and a strong understanding of the public sector's operational needs will likely stand out in future contracts.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework RM1557.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5286da-9d40-4c79-873e-b3dc5672d4df |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,900 |
| 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 | GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2020 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5286da-9d40-4c79-873e-b3dc5672d4df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5286da-9d40-4c79-873e-b3dc5672d4df
  27th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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