Award

Pollen forecast data

MET OFFICE

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14 Feb 2025 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process for "Pollen forecast data" related to weather-forecasting services (CPV: 71351600). This contract is valued at £19,200 and covers the period from 1st March 2024 to 31st October 2024. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The delivery of services is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process has advanced to the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 1st March 2024 and the award notice published on 14th February 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological data services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the nature of the contract, companies proficient in weather forecasting and data analysis would find this a lucrative opportunity to collaborate with a renowned entity like the Met Office. The contract's specificity for pollen forecast data ensures a niche yet impactful market for businesses, potentially fostering further collaborations and industry advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pollen forecast data

Notice Description

Pollen forecast data 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f846d2f-5390-45ad-a22a-35ef4579f131
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343416f2-b598-44ae-8f76-36d1ae4d47f3
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 6-12 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

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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