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title: "SERVICES BOUGHT IN"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-07"
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# SERVICES BOUGHT IN

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1a60676-8e54-4719-b473-5be1ac994f4f

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "SERVICES BOUGHT IN," was initiated by the Met Office, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £19,800, was awarded through a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action, falling below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 2nd December 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The services were required in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 18th November 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services such as software development and consultancy. Companies with expertise in delivering similar services and a strong track record in meeting project timelines would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging with the Met Office can not only lead to direct contract opportunities but also build long-term relationships that may result in additional projects within the public sector.

## Notice

SERVICES BOUGHT IN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc609c3-b17e-48e6-95c3-78abccbc8a3d |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,800 |
| 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 | MARKET FOCUS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc609c3-b17e-48e6-95c3-78abccbc8a3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc609c3-b17e-48e6-95c3-78abccbc8a3d
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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