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Market research contract

MET OFFICE

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11 Apr 2024 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office awarded a market research contract using a limited competitive quotation method. The contract value is £70,000 in GBP, with the contract period starting on 13th December 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024. The procurement stage was completed, and the tender period ended on 28th November 2023. The contract was awarded to HITCH MARKETING LTD, a business based in England, fitting under the industry category of business services.

This market research contract issued by the Met Office is an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing or security services. Businesses interested in providing services to government agencies within the South West region of the United Kingdom should pay attention to upcoming tenders by the Met Office for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market research contract

Notice Description

Market research contract. Competitive RfQ procedure used

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-774b366a-242c-4bbf-ac80-5d3ae196f992
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b0e5b24-b0b6-446d-83b7-8cae378a9ce4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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

HITCH MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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