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Market Research Services

MET OFFICE

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04 Feb 2021 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for Market Research Services with a budget of £34,600. The procurement was initiated as a single tender action and has been classified under the CPV code 79310000. The contract period ran from 24th November 2020 to 22nd February 2021, with the procurement end date on 23rd November 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in market research and analysis. Firms with expertise in gathering and interpreting data within the UK public sector could particularly benefit from this contract. As the procurement was executed through a direct method, it can encourage more agile companies with innovative strategies to compete in future tenders, further expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Market Research Services

Notice Description

Market research services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d6697a4-62b3-473b-9b32-4030aaab5dcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5de7149-c1d4-456f-8ae1-37b29b5e2276
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£34,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2020 - 22 Feb 2021 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

B2B INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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