Tender

Development of creative concepts and assets, and the development and implementation of public relations activity, for the Met Office Brand Preference Campaign.

MET OFFICE

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, headquartered in Exeter, England, is inviting bids for the "Development of creative concepts and assets, and the development and implementation of public relations activity, for the Met Office Brand Preference Campaign." This procurement falls under the category of Business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with contract delivery extending globally (British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, United Kingdom). The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase, with key dates including the tender publication on 31 January 2025 and a submission deadline of 25 February 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 21 March 2025 and conclude on 13 June 2025. The procurement method is an open below-threshold procedure, and the total contract value is anticipated to be GBP 90,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in creative development and public relations. The project requires the creation of innovative marketing strategies and public relations campaigns, which can help businesses expand their portfolio by undertaking high-visibility work for a renowned institution like the Met Office. Companies with expertise in business services, marketing, and consulting stand to gain substantial opportunities to showcase their creativity and professional acumen on an international stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of creative concepts and assets, and the development and implementation of public relations activity, for the Met Office Brand Preference Campaign.

Notice Description

Development of creative concepts and assets, and the development and implementation of public relations activity, for the Met Office Brand Preference Campaign. Bidders may access this tender via the Pro Contract portal. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About The opportunity reference is: DN761602 If you are not already registered, you will need to register your company free of charge on the portal via this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register before you can participate in the tender exercise. If you require assistance with your registration please refer to the help page within the Pro Contract portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b4cd5c-eb48-4452-9dbe-824c0c1158d3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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