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title: "Technical Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd9afbea-932c-4629-ac0b-5072ba7ff2e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-01-02"
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# Technical Support Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd9afbea-932c-4629-ac0b-5072ba7ff2e9

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for "Technical Support Services" in the IT services industry, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted as a selective tender through a call-off from a government framework agreement, with a total value of £31,083. The procurement was initiated on 11th September 2017 and concluded on 10th September 2018, with the contract being awarded on 10th September 2017. This procurement opportunity was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services and have the capability to deliver similar support tasks. Businesses that have experience with government frameworks or public sector contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete in this process, allowing them to expand their client base and strengthen their portfolio by partnering with a significant contracting authority like the Met Office.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f90dd3-7ddf-41a2-86a8-c24b64a3c0bd |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 10 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,083 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,083 |
| 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 | PYTHAGORAS COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2018 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f90dd3-7ddf-41a2-86a8-c24b64a3c0bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f90dd3-7ddf-41a2-86a8-c24b64a3c0bd
  2nd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b39d8079-ca64-4c9f-9936-991e3e0a5b35
  Technical Support Services

## Provenance

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