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RFQ: Forecasting Services

WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT

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29 Jun 2021 at 11:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rutland County Council is seeking quotations for forecasting services, specifically involving daily forecasts, web app access, and training opportunities for up to ten individuals. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12 noon on 23 July 2021. The contract is valued at £32,000 and will commence on 1 October 2021, concluding on 30 September 2025. This opportunity falls under the category of weather-forecasting services, and all proposals must be sent electronically to the designated contact, Stuart Beeken, at sbeeken@rutland.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) hailing from the services sector, particularly those specialising in forecasting or consultancy. Companies that can provide innovative weather forecasting solutions or have experience with training programmes in this area would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance business visibility and establish long-term relationships with a local authority, fostering further business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ: Forecasting Services

Notice Description

This Request for Quotation is issued by Rutland County Council in respect of Forecasting services that include daily forecasts via text, web app access, access to an online winter highways portal, IHE accredited training for up to 10 people (year one) and familiarisation training. Further information regarding our specification requirements are set out in Appendix 1. Quotations are invited based on the Council's Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and/or Services set out in Appendix 2. The successful bidder may be required to appoint a nominated contracts manager, who shall be the Council's primary point of contact for all matters relating to the delivery of this Contract. All requests to receive documentation in relation to this Request for Quotation should be submitted in writing to: Name: Stuart Beeken Email: sbeeken@rutland.gov.uk (this includes requests for clarifications) The quotation must be submitted electronically via email (in pdf format) clearly marked as a quotation, no later than 12 noon on 23 July 2021. Quotations should be submitted to: sbeeken@rutland.gov.uk Any quotation received after the closing date and time has expired, will be rejected by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f994813a-b817-41ae-9b16-be64c1a88a73
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
Stuart Beeken
Contact Email
sbeeken@rutland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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