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SME support statistical advice

MET OFFICE

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28 May 2025 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SME support statistical advice" was conducted by the Met Office, situated in Exeter, England. This procurement, classified under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category, pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, with the tender having been awarded to the University of Exeter. Key dates include the conclusion of the tender period on 27 February 2025, the start of the contract on 13 March 2025, and it is set to end on 31 March 2027. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award status being active as of 13 March 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs as it directly supports their statistical advisory needs. Business entities involved in research and development or consultancy, particularly those with expertise in statistical consultancy services, could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Due to the nature of the direct procurement method and the involvement of a large-scale supplier, as represented by the University of Exeter, businesses with a solid track record and reliability in delivering high-quality consultancy services are well-suited to vie for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SME support statistical advice

Notice Description

SME support statistical advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ec20d7c-62ac-4ad2-af7f-88b35ac9d713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74c8e9c-e490-490a-b7a0-26ede0e80c92
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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