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title: "Software licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f321e492-c2ee-4765-9d20-fd04dda9c7b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-06-08"
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# Software licence

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f321e492-c2ee-4765-9d20-fd04dda9c7b2

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## Summary

The current procurement process involves the Met Office, which is based in Exeter, England, seeking a software licence valued at £818,718.30. The procurement falls under the services category related to software packages and information systems, and is classified as a limited procurement method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2022, with the awarded contract period spanning from 30 March 2022 to 30 March 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs experienced in software development and licensing, particularly those who can meet the needs of a large institution like the Met Office. Given the nature of the project, businesses that specialise in providing tailored software solutions, maintaining software systems, or offering innovative information systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Software licence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0502294b-d84c-40e8-86d2-3f277c9c278f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £818,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £818,718 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2022 at 09:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0502294b-d84c-40e8-86d2-3f277c9c278f
- 13 Apr 2022 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0502294b-d84c-40e8-86d2-3f277c9c278f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0502294b-d84c-40e8-86d2-3f277c9c278f
  8th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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