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SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract Durham 2024-25

MET OFFICE

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30 Apr 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process titled "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract Durham 2024-25" has been completed by the Met Office, a prominent organisation based in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with the delivery location specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a direct procurement method known as a single tender action (below threshold), this contract was awarded to the University of Durham and is in the award stage. The procurement stage culminated with an award that was published on 30th April 2025, following the contract's commencement on 25th March 2025, and its completion by 30th June 2025. The total contract value is £45,110.96.

This particular tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the research and development industry who specialise in consultancy services. The procurement method suggests a preference for direct engagement with qualified suppliers, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete if similar future opportunities arise. Given the nature of the project and its regional focus, businesses situated in or able to deliver to the South West region of the UK would find this contract to be well-suited for expanding their expertise and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract Durham 2024-25

Notice Description

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract Durham 2024-25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33696944-082d-47d1-ab13-80b04a72d1b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab9f7ae-268f-4af3-bac7-ecc171c7ce68
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

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
£45,110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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

UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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