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Estate Agency Services ESP

MET OFFICE

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17 Jun 2025 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, acting as the buying organisation located in Exeter, England, recently completed the procurement process for the "Estate Agency Services ESP" contract. This involves commercial real estate services for the proposed disposal of the Met Office Exeter Science Park complex. The procurement, carried out through an open procedure, is categorised under real estate services and was open for tenders until 10th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £465,000, was finalised in the award stage, with the award being granted on 13th February 2025. The contract period extends from 5th June 2025 to 4th June 2026. This tender falls within the services industry, specifically in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity, awarded to JONES LANG LASALLE, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates potential for business growth, especially for firms in the real estate services sector. Although the contract has been completed, businesses similar in scale and service offering might consider engaging in future tenders by the Met Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find opportunities within similar scopes given the Met Office's openness to diverse business sizes. This type of tender can expand a company's portfolio and establish connections within the public sector, providing valuable exposure and experience in large-scale public real estate projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Estate Agency Services ESP

Notice Description

Commercial real estate agency services in respect of the proposed disposal of the Met Office Exeter Science Park (ESP) complex.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d07a55c-4643-4dc9-ba87-6d0343358774
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b4ad78-5e08-4a13-89f5-e8dbf26ea7bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 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

JONES LANG LASALLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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