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Market Research

MET OFFICE

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02 Jan 2020 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involved a contract for market research services, awarded to Helios Technology Limited for a total value of £15,000. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation, reflecting a process below the official threshold. The contract period commenced on 25th September 2019 and concluded on 31st October 2019, with the tender period ending on 24th September 2019. The project was located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in market research and similar services to expand their business. Companies that can deliver aviation market research effectively would find themselves well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, especially due to the competitive nature of tendering processes in the public sector. With a focus on quality and innovative solutions, SMEs in this sector could leverage their expertise to secure future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research

Notice Description

Aviation market research contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfeccc52-7466-44c0-8a00-0fbdfb0b6805
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14156889-abe8-4e67-b4ec-484ca4045837
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
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 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
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

HELIOS TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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