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WISER Kenya ActionFirst event management

MET OFFICE

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31 Oct 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, successfully completed a procurement process for the "WISER Kenya ActionFirst event management" contract. This procurement, categorised under business services including logistics, planning, and event management, took place in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract was awarded following a limited competition method on 8th October 2025. The event management services are scheduled to take place between 3rd November 2025 and 30th November 2025, with the gross value of the contract being £43,337.79. This procurement process was at the award and contract stage, concluding with Listable Events Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME) located in Nairobi, being the chosen supplier.

This tender provides a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and event management services to explore international markets and expand their geographical footprint. Firms with expertise in coordinating events and keen to work within the parameters of a government contract would find this particularly appealing. The focus on service delivery in Nairobi opens up prospects for companies that are strategically positioned to tap into the East African market, thereby potentially enhancing their portfolio and credibility by associating with a high-profile event managed by a reputable UK governmental body like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WISER Kenya ActionFirst event management

Notice Description

Contract for services to provide logistics, planning and event management of WISER Kenya ActionFirst event in Nairobi.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070071-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,337 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
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

LISTABLE EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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