Award

Legal support services

MET OFFICE

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Award

08 Apr 2021 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has awarded a contract for legal support services, amounting to £10,300. This procurement took place under a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 25 March 2021, with the contract effective from 26 March 2021 to 30 April 2021. The relevant industry category for this procurement is legal services.

This tender represents an opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the contract has already been awarded to OSBORNE CLARKE LLP, businesses that offer complementary legal supports, such as consultancy or specific legal expertise, can look for similar forthcoming contracts from the Met Office or other public entities. Engaging with public procurement processes can drive business growth by providing access to valuable contracts and fostering relationships with government organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal support services

Notice Description

Legal support services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dbeb43b-131d-486d-9103-9e00d7af05dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b801e0d2-93cc-4bde-ad39-963ef23f6f2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 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

OSBORNE CLARKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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