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Market Research

MET OFFICE

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18 Feb 2019 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This tender, titled "Market Research," pertains to the industry category of market research services (CPV code: 79310000). The procurement method used is a direct approach through a single tender action, as the contract value of £16,500 falls below the public procurement threshold. The tender period ended on 8 November 2018, while the contract period spans from 9 November 2018 to 30 June 2019.

This completed tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in market research services, particularly those with a focus on scientific applications. Businesses that are agile and able to provide detailed analysis and insights may find a suitable niche within this market. As the contract is complete, SMEs can leverage their learnings from previous tenders to better position themselves for future opportunities with the Met Office or in similar contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Market Research

Notice Description

Science market research services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2c47954-a28a-462d-87e9-2369474ff234
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c65b37d-c2bd-4d81-9d5a-89460ec64591
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
£16,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 6-12 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

WALNUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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