Award

Market Research

MET OFFICE

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Award

11 Sep 2019 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has awarded a contract titled "Market Research" under the classification of market research services (CPV: 79310000). The contract, valued at £22,600, commenced on 19 June 2019 and extends through to 15 June 2020. This was executed through a single tender action as the procurement method, indicating a direct approach due to being below the threshold. The award of the contract was published on 11 September 2019, following the end of the tender period on 18 June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research and data analysis. Companies that can offer innovative methodologies for conducting surveys and analysing seasonal data would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The Met Office's focus on quarterly surveys suggests a need for ongoing engagement, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish a long-term working relationship with a reputable buyer in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Market Research

Notice Description

Quarterly surveys which will build on previous data provided and form comparable season data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-580cbb3d-a9df-485f-b327-4d55b75c77d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850ce955-d20c-4534-949a-5650302bae87
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

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2019 - 15 Jun 2020 6-12 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
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

WALNUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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