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Credit Reference Solution Year 3

MET OFFICE

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14 Feb 2025 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed its selective tender process for the project titled "Credit Reference Solution Year 3," within the credit insurance services industry category. The procurement covered the South West region of the United Kingdom, with significant dates including the tender end date of 27 December 2024, and the contract period from 9 January 2025 to 23 February 2026. A framework agreement was utilised, resulting in a call-off contract with an awarded value of £30,576, with DUN&BRADSTREET LTD as the supplier. The award was published on 14 February 2025.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in credit insurance services to collaborate with the Met Office, allowing them to expand their portfolio and gain reputational benefits. The procurement requirements suggest that businesses with experience in handling framework agreements and operating within the specified geographical region will find a competitive edge. While the tendering process is now complete, similar future opportunities can be pursued by suitably qualified SMEs looking to grow their business in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Credit Reference Solution Year 3

Notice Description

Credit Reference Solution Y3 RM1557.13

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43e70677-a120-4e73-901e-df20ed9a5fca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7c0118-b0f3-424f-8558-9aff602fd99f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66517100 - Credit insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,576 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,576 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DUN&BRADSTREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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