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Contract for placement of overseas contractors

Met Office

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

30 Apr 2026 at 16:58

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

04 Feb 2026 at 12:15

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

04 Aug 2025 at 15:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK. The procurement, titled "Contract for placement of overseas contractors," falls under the industry category of supply services of office personnel. The amendments to the contract were last updated on 30th April 2026, with an extension option starting from 1st July 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027, valued at £192,000 gross. The process involves direct procurement without competition and has gone through various stages, including contract awards and amendments, with significant dates such as the amendment published on 30th April 2026 and previous amendments noted on 4th February 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing and managing contingent labour, specifically overseas contractors. Businesses equipped with expertise in project management and talent placement in an international context, particularly those specialising in the supply of office personnel services, would be well-positioned to compete. The process allows for the procurement of additional services as specified in the contract, which may appeal to large-scale suppliers like WA Consultants, who have been previously awarded contracts by the Met Office. Additionally, the built-in contract extension options present potential for sustained business growth through ongoing engagement with the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for placement of overseas contractors

Notice Description

Contract for contingent labour - overseas contractors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058081
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040161-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,197 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Met Office
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Postcode Area
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

WA consultants

Further Information

Notice Documents

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