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118_21 - Weather Forecasting Services

ESPO

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05 Oct 2021 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO, involves the provision of weather forecasting services aimed at assisting with winter road maintenance for the East Anglian Consortium (EAC) and other eligible public sector bodies across the UK. This tender was published on 3rd August 2021, with a closing date for submissions on 3rd September 2021. The successful contractor will be required to deliver services from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024, under an open procurement method, valued at £5,000,000. The classification for this tender falls under the category of weather-forecasting services, addressing the needs of local authorities and other public organisations in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the weather forecasting and technical services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies that can offer tailored weather services or training, especially those with expertise in operational support for local government and public infrastructure, will find an advantageous position in competing for this contract. The focus on both standard and optional services broadens the scope for potential suppliers to innovate and deliver unique solutions that meet the diverse needs of the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

118_21 - Weather Forecasting Services

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of a weather forecasting service which will primarily serve to assist with winter road maintenance. This involves the provision covering the road networks as maintained by EAC members as well as other eligible public sector bodies during the course of the framework. Lot 1 - Weather Forecasting Services for the East Anglian Consortium (EAC) Lot 1 - Tenders are invited for the provision of a weather forecasting service for winter road maintenance purposes for the EAC (East Anglian Consortium). The successful tenderer will be required to provide the specified services to the EAC for the period of the contract awarded. All EAC members will require a number of common services - 'Standard Winter Service', 'Site Specific Services' and 'Training Services'. Additionally, EAC members may opt to take additional services - identified as 'Optional Summer Forecast Services'. Lot Scope: Lot 1 shall be open for use by members of the Client (EAC) only. This Lot will cover a number of common services including 'Standard Winter Service', 'Site Specific Services' and 'Training Services'. Additionally, EAC members may also opt to take further services, which are identified as 'Optional Summer Forecast Services'. Lot 2 - Provision of weather forecasting services to all eligible public bodies throughout the UK Lot 2 - Tenders are invited for the provision of a weather forecasting service for winter road maintenance purposes for national usage. The successful tenderers will be required to provide the specified services on a national basis for the period of the contract awarded. Customers will require a number of common services - 'Standard Winter Service', 'Site Specific Services' and 'Training Services' and may opt to take additional services such as 'Optional Summer Forecast Services'. Lot Scope - The high profile of procurement within local government and the national drive to aggregate and collaborate means that there is a large potential group of Customers who may choose to access this Lot of the Framework. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '118_21' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75acd30f-30b5-497d-9aa5-e491c24cc140
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a86ad21a-8bf9-48fc-8e9e-612c2d79cba3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

METDESK

METEOGROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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