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Research support service

MET OFFICE

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05 Apr 2022 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a research support service, valued at £87,382, was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, South West England. The tender was awarded on 21st October 2021 and the contract ran from 21st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. This procurement was classified under the CPV code 73000000, indicating it falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services sector. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, aimed specifically at suppliers meeting certain criteria.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate within the research and development sector or provide related consultancy services. Businesses with the capability to deliver specialised research solutions and those skilled in innovative consultancy practices will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such procurements can enhance their visibility in public sector contracts, driving business growth and expanding their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research support service

Notice Description

Research support service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-057b7652-fe09-46b4-8012-f05db08ffd96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc01032b-9c7d-4bda-a85d-6cb371018910
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,382 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,382 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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

HOPSCOTCH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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