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Communications support

MET OFFICE

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Award

16 May 2017 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, is seeking communications support through a tender with a total value of £10,065. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within business services such as marketing and consulting. The tender has recently completed, with its contract period running from 27 February to 31 March 2017. The procurement method utilised for this contract was an alternative approach, and the contract was awarded on 24 February 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the communications services sector. Companies specialising in marketing, consulting, or related business services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The involvement of a prominent organisation like the Met Office highlights the potential for growth through government contracts in the UK, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to establish a foothold in this competitive market.

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Notice Title

Communications support

Notice Description

Communications support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adcd8b5a-6910-455f-bc45-d731bde0cea0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0251bff1-3c14-4fee-b1ce-6edfce4dac4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,065 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,065 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TAXI STUDIO

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