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Provision of ISO services

MET OFFICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a key public authority within the UK central government, has completed its procurement process titled "Provision of ISO services" for the period 2026-2028. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, and is linked to the legislative framework 2023/54 under the UK Public General Acts. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, highlighting the bespoke requirement for these services. This project took place in the UK, primarily in the Exeter region, with the awarded contract having an active status since 26th January 2026, running through to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This contract presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in auditing and ISO services. As the procurement did not involve a competitive bidding process, businesses with established relationships or the capability to offer tailored solutions to governmental entities might find such opportunities advantageous. Large-scale businesses similar to the successful supplier, LRQA LIMITED, may have the resources and capacity to provide the required services efficiently, making them well-suited for future opportunities, particularly those familiar with providing comprehensive auditing services across the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of ISO services

Notice Description

Provision of ISO services for 2026-2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006607-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,257 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
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

LRQA

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