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Intellovations ForecastWatch contract renewal

MET OFFICE

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19 Jun 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for renewing the Intellovations ForecastWatch contract was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract supports the Met Office's service delivery by providing an independent comparison of forecast accuracy, classified under the IT services category. The process was completed as of 19th June 2025, within the services sector, and involved a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement stage has transitioned from award to active contract status, with the effective contract period spanning from 18th June 2025 to 30th May 2026.

Businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support, may find this tender indicative of opportunities for growth through collaborations and expansions in forecast accuracy and comparison tools. While the contract was directly awarded to INTELLOVATIONS, LLC, UK-based companies should consider similar future requirements from public authorities like the Met Office, as these provide avenues for expanding service offerings and strengthening ties within the governmental procurement networks.

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Notice Title

Intellovations ForecastWatch contract renewal

Notice Description

Met Office require access to Forecast Watch in order to support delivery of the PWS CSA, the service allows the Met Office to have an independent comparison of forecast accuracy compared to a number of other weather providers. This is measuring comparative accuracy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054fed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033681-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 30 May 2026 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

INTELLOVATIONS

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