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Economics Flood Study

MET OFFICE

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06 May 2025 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Economics Flood Study", was conducted by the Met Office, a reputable organisation based in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the "Research services" industry category, with a regional focus on the South West of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded in March 2025 and due to conclude by the end of June 2025. The direct procurement method used a single tender action for this contract, which values £49,242. The tender period ended on 13th March 2025.

This contract offers business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialising in research services capable of delivering within strict timelines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly well-suited due to the procurement's focus on entities of this scale. The successful supplier is the University of Miami, indicating that the tender was open to international participants. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality research efficiently will find such opportunities lucrative in building their portfolio and establishing a presence in the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economics Flood Study

Notice Description

Economics Flood Study

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01a4b0cd-dad1-426e-ad22-5f3509c9e689
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb3430d-64c3-4dd9-b99f-f9283cd932b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,242 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,242 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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