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WeatherReady radio campaign

MET OFFICE

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19 Nov 2024 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has successfully awarded a contract for the "WeatherReady radio campaign" in the advertising and marketing services industry category. The procurement process, completed through a direct procurement method under single tender action below the threshold, had its tender period ending on 1st October 2024. The contract, valued at £14,500 GBP, covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and was awarded to RELATIONS GROUP LTD. The contract period began on 15th October 2024 and concluded on 16th October 2024, with the award notice published on 19th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the advertising and marketing services sector. Companies adept in creating compelling radio campaigns and targeting regional audiences could highly benefit. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process, making it an attractive prospect for businesses desiring a straightforward engagement with the public sector. The successful bidder, RELATIONS GROUP LTD, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts effectively.

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Notice Title

WeatherReady radio campaign

Notice Description

WeatherReady radio campaign

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9bdd65d-9c1f-4735-a099-695ebb7423ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae88032d-4bda-4f66-ace6-aafb8ecffd82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024 30 days
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

RELATIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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