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Virtual training

MET OFFICE

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13 Sep 2023 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently awarded a contract for virtual training services. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method using a single tender action. The contract value is £14,575, with a contract period from August 10th, 2023, to October 13th, 2023. The tender was open to suppliers with a focus on education and training services, with the main delivery address in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Met Office presents opportunities for SMEs in the education and training sector, like SKILLTEC LIMITED, who won the contract. Businesses providing virtual delivery services should consider similar future tenders from the Met Office to expand their service offerings. The procurement process was well-suited for SMEs, indicating a potential for growth and collaboration in delivering innovative training solutions.

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Notice Title

Virtual training

Notice Description

External Training - virtual delivery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c5d4f30-f210-47b3-833f-8c5e8fb03621
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9784b10-4436-47c9-9fa1-4ca0fd52fc05
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£14,575 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2023 - 13 Oct 2023 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

SKILLTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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