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Royal Meteorological Society Membership Renewals 2026

MET OFFICE

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12 Dec 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Royal Meteorological Society Membership Renewals 2026" is conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the services category with a focus on subscription services. The tender process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to the Royal Meteorological Society on 12th December 2025. The procurement method was a below threshold process, and the contract period is from 18th December 2025 to 17th December 2026. The contract is valued at £44,828.65 net (£53,794.38 gross) and is governed by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the service and subscription sector. Businesses specialising in membership management and subscription services for professional bodies are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and flexible solutions might find advantageous prospects in such central government contracts, enhancing their market presence and cross-industry potential in the meteorological services sector.

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Notice Title

Royal Meteorological Society Membership Renewals 2026

Notice Description

Royal Meteorological Society Membership Renewals 2026 Membership renewals for operational meteorologists

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082465-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,828 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 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

ROYAL METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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