Tender

International Travel Training for the Met Office

MET OFFICE

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Tender

06 Oct 2020 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, is currently conducting a selective tender for "International Travel Training for the Met Office." This opportunity is classified under the training services category and has a budget of £200,000. The tender was published on 6th October 2020 and is set to close on 5th November 2020. The contract period will commence on 31st March 2021 and run until 30th September 2026. Interested tenderers should ensure they review and comply with the Met Office's Travel Policy, which emphasises safe and sustainable travel practices.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and travel consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in developing training programmes that enhance staff travel safety and compliance will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their client base while contributing to the Met Office's commitment to safe and responsible travel for its staff.

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Notice Title

International Travel Training for the Met Office

Notice Description

The Met Office Travel Policy is in place to ensure all business travel takes place in a safe, sustainable and cost-effective manner. The Travel Policy sets out the requirements for all staff and contractors to consider the necessity of their travel, to plan-ahead, and to carry out all pre-travel checks such as seeking approval, fitness to travel and confirmation of a communications plan. The safety of our staff whilst travelling on business is of paramount importance. Following the Travel Policy helps to ensure all our people can be located and contacted in the event of an emergency. Additional information: Tenderers interested in this opportunity can find full details and download relevant documents for the Pro-Contract portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8b0751-a1e3-4bbd-ae63-1ab43d549788
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Susan Matthews
Contact Email
susan.matthews@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3709000100

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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