Award

Temporary support to in-house legal team

MET OFFICE

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Award

22 Mar 2022 at 17:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Temporary support to in-house legal team" contract initiated by the Met Office is now complete. This legal services contract, valued at £42,000, was conducted as a direct procurement through a single tender action, which is classified as below threshold. The contract was awarded on 22 March 2022, and the contract period spans from 28 March 2022 to 30 June 2022. The delivery address is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide temporary legal support or consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector procurement can facilitate growth by opening doors to ongoing contracts and establishing relationships with government agencies like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary support to in-house legal team

Notice Description

Temporary support to in-house legal team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f96da8e-9c5a-468f-9f04-e501dd11d820
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e36d18-7bf8-4712-b492-9c76f6a66554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 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

OSBORNE CLARKE LEGAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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