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title: "IT Software Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc8723fe-8183-48cd-8424-f380ecee99f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-05-13"
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# IT Software Licenses

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc8723fe-8183-48cd-8424-f380ecee99f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for IT Software Licenses, valued at £746,917, was conducted by the Met Office based in Exeter, England. This tender was part of a selective procurement method and was initiated through a call-off from Government framework RM3733. The contract period commenced on 31st March 2019 and will conclude on 30th March 2020. The tender period ended on 14th February 2019, signifying the conclusion of the submissions for potential suppliers.

This opportunity may significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Given the contract's focus on software licensing and associated services, businesses with expertise in these areas, especially those that can deliver innovative and efficient solutions, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders like this one. The active role of large suppliers such as COMPAREX UK also indicates the competitive landscape in which SMEs can differentiate themselves through tailored services and agile operations.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government framework RM3733

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5adb0ba-51c5-4c4a-ad6c-09b325d7d6e5 |
| 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 | 13 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £746,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £746,917 |
| 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 | COMPAREX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 May 2019 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5adb0ba-51c5-4c4a-ad6c-09b325d7d6e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5adb0ba-51c5-4c4a-ad6c-09b325d7d6e5
  13th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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