Award

Purchase of licences to use Questback market research survey tool

MET OFFICE

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Award

01 Aug 2023 at 00:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office recently awarded a contract for the purchase of licences to use the Questback market research survey tool. The procurement process was for research and development services and related consultancy services in the goods category. The contract value amounted to £11,431.85 and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract period is from 7th June 2023 to 29th June 2024. The contracting parties were the Met Office as the buyer and Questback UK Limited as the supplier, with the Met Office in Exeter, South West, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to compete, as the procurement process specified SME suitability. Businesses in the market research industry, particularly those offering survey tools and consultancy services, would find this tender well-suited for business growth. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract has been awarded, indicating a closed opportunity. The Met Office's contract award to Questback UK Limited presents a successful example of business engagement and growth through public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of licences to use Questback market research survey tool

Notice Description

Purchase of licences to use Questback market research survey tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fcc5e9c-ce11-473f-ba29-fd67acdd9f8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1711116-a1cd-4f39-a19c-79ee4a061fe2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£11,431 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,431 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2024 1-2 years
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

QUESTBACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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