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Market research

MET OFFICE

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13 Apr 2022 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, pertains to a market research consultancy valued at £97,920. This contract falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category (CPV code 73000000). It is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including the contract period which commenced on 12 January 2022 and concluded on 1 April 2022. The delivery is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement was carried out through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise. Competitors in this space should be ready to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality consultancy services, as the Met Office seeks to foster partnerships that can enhance their operational effectiveness through insightful market research. Given the nature of this award, businesses with experience in government contracts and strong project execution skills would be particularly well-positioned to pursue similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market research

Notice Description

Market research/consultancy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63d83632-0036-4599-977d-1e403a721c7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedf8080-c93d-40a5-a17c-ea9f7cc99c6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2022 - 1 Apr 2022 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

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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