Award

Commercial training

MET OFFICE

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Award

13 Mar 2025 at 11:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for "Commercial training" services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This award, under the category of Training services (CPV ID: 80500000), involves a direct procurement method specified as a single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on 4th February 2025, and the contract period spans from 18th February to 31st August 2025. The contract has been awarded to BIP Solutions Limited for a value of £29,200. Key contact details for the buyer, the Met Office, include an address in Exeter, England, and an email for procurement enquiries.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement suitability specifically favours SMEs. Businesses involved in commercial training and related services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct award suggests a streamlined process and quicker decision-making, beneficial for businesses seeking efficient procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial training

Notice Description

Commercial training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f144356-9aef-4a72-bab4-2953f9273d5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d31c322-a2e3-4a44-a5da-9cb06f4b99e5
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 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

BIP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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