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UK Public Weather Panel

MET OFFICE

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03 Oct 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Met Office, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded with the awarding of the contract titled "UK Public Weather Panel" to HOPKINSVAN MIL. Based in Exeter, the Met Office required a research agency to recruit, maintain, and manage an online participant panel for weather-related services. The procurement was carried out through a limited competition method, below the financial threshold, in the services category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy. The award was made official on 30th September 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 30th September 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services. With a gross contract value of £74,329.50, this project not only elevates the selected company's portfolio but also enhances its market credibility through collaboration with a prominent public sector entity like the Met Office. Businesses that possess expertise in developing and managing research panels, along with robust online facilitation capabilities, are particularly well-suited for such contracts, enabling them to expand their service offerings in the public sector space.

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Notice Title

UK Public Weather Panel

Notice Description

The research agency will be required to recruit and maintain participants, keeping in regular contact with them throughout the duration of the panel The research agency will be required to manage and run the panel, providing the necessary software and facilitators to do this online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062077-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,941 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HOPKINSVAN MIL

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