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User Research Platform

MET OFFICE

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01 Aug 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a prominent public sector entity in England, has concluded the procurement process for a User Research Platform, with the contract ultimately awarded to User Testing Technologies. This contract pertains to IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement was executed through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commences on the 1st of August 2025 and extends through to the 31st of July 2027. Based in Exeter, this procurement was tailored to suit SMEs. The tender stage has concluded with awarded status, subsequent to the closure of the tender period on the 9th of July 2025.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for growth, particularly for IT service providers specialising in user research and testing platforms. The emphasis on SMEs suggests that smaller firms have a strategic advantage in similar future tenders. Suppliers providing comprehensive IT consulting, software development, and support services within the IT sector are well-suited to engage in such processes. Establishing partnerships with leading public organisations like the Met Office can significantly bolster a company's portfolio and presence in the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

User Research Platform

Notice Description

User Testing Research Platform Contract 2025-2027 Framework Number: RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d924ffe-04e1-4270-abae-f7ab0e5d7701
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9574ef6-04a8-4166-9cfe-4548063f3816
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£458,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£458,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USER TESTING TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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