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title: "Software support services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb223538-77b3-4cbb-9621-96c7282c5ba6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-05-22"
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# Software support services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb223538-77b3-4cbb-9621-96c7282c5ba6

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## Summary

The procurement process for software support services is being conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. The contract, valued at £45,772.88, is part of a selective procurement method where the tender was called off from Government Framework Agreement G-Cloud. The tender period ended on 8th February 2018 and the contract period commenced on 9th February 2018, lasting for one year until 8th February 2019. This contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, which is classified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement process is in the award stage, with the notice published on 22nd May 2018.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the software services sector, particularly those offering support and maintenance services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology solutions, particularly those with experience in government framework contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. The established relationship with the Met Office may also benefit companies that can demonstrate their capability to provide ongoing support services in aligned sectors.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement G-Cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2372d5-25f4-40ef-96ef-024c1ca7068a |
| 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 | 22 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2018 - 8 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,772 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,772 |
| 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

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 22 May 2018 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2372d5-25f4-40ef-96ef-024c1ca7068a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2372d5-25f4-40ef-96ef-024c1ca7068a
  22nd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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