---
title: "DbArchive"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505f8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-04-23"
---

# DbArchive

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505f8

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for a right to use licence for DbArchive, a software package and information system. The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted using a direct method, allowing below-threshold procurement without competition. Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham, has been awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 10th April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2032, valued at £55,716.66 including VAT. This process was completed under the UK's Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This procurement presents an opportunity primarily for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive software solutions and those specialising in public sector engagement could potentially benefit from similar future tenders. This could also encourage smaller firms to consider partnerships or joint ventures with larger entities to participate in such direct procurement processes, thereby expanding their business footprint within government contracts.

## Notice

Right to use licence for DbArchive. PS55716.66 (inc VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016372-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,430 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 07:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016372-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016372-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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