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title: "Software Development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb15da23-ac24-4c86-92da-91e7d3477b17"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-11-20"
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# Software Development

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb15da23-ac24-4c86-92da-91e7d3477b17

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "Software Development" valued at £1,035,258.93. This undertaking was initiated under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a government framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1 September 2017 and ran through to 31 August 2019. The related tender period concluded on 29 August 2017, making this an important event within the IT services industry, particularly in software development and consulting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, especially those focused on software development, consulting, and support. As the procurement was awarded to Softcat LTD, businesses that possess flexibility and robust technical capabilities can position themselves effectively for similar future contracts. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate substantial growth and enhance market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Further competition run under Government Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63167f02-773e-4511-967e-c67fff4054b2 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,035,258 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,035,258 |
| 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

- 20 Nov 2017 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63167f02-773e-4511-967e-c67fff4054b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63167f02-773e-4511-967e-c67fff4054b2
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d2933d4-6158-4ca6-8b46-a55b2beba00a
  Software development

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