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title: "Software licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2b2b0fb-3ac3-451f-8823-5b05e3f06e87"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-03-19"
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# Software licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2b2b0fb-3ac3-451f-8823-5b05e3f06e87

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Software licences," issued by the Met Office, which is located in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the services category related to software packages and information systems. The tender process is classified as complete, having reached the award stage on 18th December 2017, with a contract period commencing from 20th December 2017 and concluding on 19th December 2018. The contract value totals £44,216.52, and was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software solutions and IT services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that might benefit from collaborating with the Met Office on future contracts. As the awarded supplier, SOFTWARE BOX LIMITED, is a large-scale enterprise, there exists potential for niche software service providers to compete in similar tender processes, thereby fostering growth in their respective markets.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d89cd5-386a-4e6d-8d99-83c282fb8674 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 19 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,216 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,216 |
| 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 | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d89cd5-386a-4e6d-8d99-83c282fb8674

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d89cd5-386a-4e6d-8d99-83c282fb8674
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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