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R&D Support

MET OFFICE

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06 Apr 2022 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process involves the Met Office, which sought R&D support under a limited tender process within the research and development services sector. The procurement took place in the South West of England, with the contract valued at £23,500. The contract period was from 14th December 2021 to 31st March 2022, while the tender period concluded on 30th November 2021. The contract was awarded to GINGER PUBLICITY LIMITED, with the award date recorded as 14th December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in research and development services. Companies focusing on consultancy and related services that meet the criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such government contracts can expand a business's portfolio and establish a proven track record of working with prestigious organisations like the Met Office, fostering further growth and collaboration opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Title

R&D Support

Notice Description

R&D support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-641a96b9-de43-47a2-9e85-3143eb1fe767
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c260d8-b2b6-4633-8607-6239f889ba21
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
£23,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
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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

GINGER PUBLICITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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