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External training course

MET OFFICE

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12 Mar 2024 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the provision of an external training course, with a value of £10,909. The procurement was a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract period starting on 27th November 2023 and ending on 17th May 2024. Training Bytesize Limited was awarded the contract, and the tender ended on 10th November 2023. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom within the education and training services category.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the education and training industry to engage with the Met Office. Businesses specializing in providing bespoke technical training courses would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement process has already been completed, delivering the awarded contract, creating potential for future collaborations in similar service-oriented tenders.

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Notice Title

External training course

Notice Description

External training course, single tendered due to bespoke technical requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26bee1c6-ead1-45f8-bd20-504140817809
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b60660f-fa2a-4ec2-8652-abfed440ea2e
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,909 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,909 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2023 - 17 May 2024 1-6 months
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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAINING BYTESIZE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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