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Market research contract

MET OFFICE

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17 Apr 2024 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for market research services through a competitive RFQ process. The contract, titled "Market research contract," was valued at £21,265 in GBP. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period is from January 1, 2024, to April 1, 2024, with the tender period closing on December 13, 2023. The main procurement category is services, and the contract was awarded to MAGPIE CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS. The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, was the buying organization for this procurement process.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies providing services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer market research services would find this opportunity well-suited for competing. The procurement stage for this contract has been completed, and the contract has been awarded to a suitable supplier. Businesses in the South West region of the United Kingdom stand to benefit from this market research contract awarded by the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market research contract

Notice Description

Market research services. Competitive RfQ process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cff1bab-6506-49b4-9b41-1c8729d28185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25b2228b-5ac1-4a80-82ef-1c9ac74b89ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,265 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,265 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Apr 2024 1-6 months
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

MAGPIE CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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