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title: "Software licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc90079a-8978-4f00-9d35-73e1b7ab4ab9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-02-26"
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# Software licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc90079a-8978-4f00-9d35-73e1b7ab4ab9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which has awarded a contract for software licences valued at £97,300. This procurement falls under the IT services category and was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 4th December 2020 and is set to conclude on 18th December 2021, with the procurement process having been completed as of 3rd April 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on software development and consulting. With the contract already awarded to FORGEROCK LTD, similar businesses can look for future opportunities in public sector contracts, leveraging their capabilities in providing innovative technological solutions to meet the needs of organisations like the Met Office and beyond.

## Notice

Software Licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bc6109-f260-4685-bf07-e460e736c757 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2020 - 18 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,300 |
| 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 | FORGEROCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bc6109-f260-4685-bf07-e460e736c757

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bc6109-f260-4685-bf07-e460e736c757
  26th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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