Award

Contract for placement of overseas contractors

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

04 Feb 2026 at 12:15

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

04 Aug 2025 at 14:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, is currently in the contract amendment stage of its procurement process for the "Contract for placement of overseas contractors." Initially awarded in 2025 to WA Consultants, the procurement falls under the services category, specifically supply services of office personnel. The contract amendment date was noted as 9th February 2026, with a start period commencing 1st April 2026. The contract was initially valued at £98,197 with the potential for renewal based on business needs, indicating the procurement's responsiveness to evolving demands. The procurement method utilised was direct and below the threshold without competition, reflecting the Met Office's strategic approach to meeting specific service requirements efficiently.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of office personnel services, particularly those capable of managing overseas contractor placements. Given the contract's flexibility with options for extension and additional services, it is a significant prospect for established firms, such as large-scale service providers, that can efficiently scale operations. The Met Office's openness to adjusting contract terms to accommodate business needs provides an advantageous setting for businesses focused on long-term governmental partnerships and those willing to engage in a responsive, adaptable contracting environment. This offers an excellent opportunity for growth in the realm of public services consultancy and supply chain management for overseas staffing needs.

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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/009932-2026
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
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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
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

WA CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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