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CN250436 Weather Forecasting Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for Weather Forecasting Services titled "CN250436 Weather Forecasting Services" with the aim of providing a specialised winter road weather forecast. This service ensures decision-makers have precise data to guide appropriate salting actions across the county. The procurement, tagged as "award" and "contract," was made official on 23rd September 2025, with the contract period stretching from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2028, plus an optional two-year extension. Located in Maidstone, the contracting authority operates within the public authority sub-central government sector, and the primary category for this procurement is "goods," specifically industry-specific software packages. The procurement process was completed under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, highlighting its bespoke nature.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in weather services and related technological solutions. METDESK LIMITED, an SME based in Aylesbury, successfully secured the contract, illustrating that small to medium enterprises can effectively compete in such tenders. Companies specialising in data analysis, industry-specific software, and environmental services might find similar opportunities particularly rewarding. With a focus on precision meteorological data provision, this procurement supports innovation and growth within the tech-driven environmental services industry.

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Notice Title

CN250436 Weather Forecasting Services

Notice Description

Weather Forecasting Services. The scope of the services for the Client is to deliver a bespoke winter road weather forecast that enables decision makers to have accurate information to ensure that the correct salting action around the County is instructed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058939-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,362 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

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