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CIPS Standard Reassessment 2025

MET OFFICE

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14 Apr 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the public procurement process titled "CIPS Standard Reassessment 2025" within the Services category, focusing on an annual certification assessment by the Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under central government public authority. The contracting process reached its award stage on 14 April 2025, following the contract signing date of 26 March 2025. The procurement method used was "direct", operating below the threshold without competition, and the contract period extends from 14 April to 31 December 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for membership organisations or certification bodies, as it involves specialised service delivery in certification assessments. The awarded company, CIPS Group, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Stamford, UK, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for such procurement opportunities due to its expertise and service focus. Businesses in the certification and assessment sectors can benefit from similar future tenders by demonstrating excellence and reliability in delivering certification-related services to government entities.

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Notice Title

CIPS Standard Reassessment 2025

Notice Description

Annual Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certification assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05020e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014807-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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