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Research services

MET OFFICE

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13 Apr 2022 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, for the provision of research services, classified under the CPV code 73000000, which covers research and development services. The contract, awarded to SKATING PANDA LIMITED, is valued at £97,920 and is currently active following the award on 12th January 2022. The contract period extends from 12th January 2022 to 1st April 2022. This procurement was conducted via a limited method, employing a competitive quotation process below threshold, indicative of a focused engagement with selected suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that offer research and consultancy services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aligning with this sector could leverage their capabilities to engage similar contracts in future rounds of procurement. This is especially pertinent for firms with expertise in development and related consultancy, enabling them to scale their operations through successful participation in tenders such as this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research services

Notice Description

Research services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf805901-fca0-43fa-9fde-01ceb184ab50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a34fda1-d9cf-4e23-b9f3-9ddd5c27bc4c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2022 - 1 Apr 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

SKATING PANDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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