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Ad-hoc Public Perception Survey

MET OFFICE

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29 Jan 2026 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Ad-hoc Public Perception Survey" pertains to the services industry, specifically public-opinion polling services, and aims to comprehensively analyse public sentiment about a newly released public weather app. The procurement utilised a direct method, designated as "Below threshold - without competition," and has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded on 28th January 2026, with the performance period spanning from 28th January 2026 to 29th March 2026. This specific procurement was completed, with a focus on the entire United Kingdom as the delivery address for the service. The value of the contract was £35,000 net, accumulating to a gross amount of £42,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in public-opinion polling services, particularly those experienced in conducting comprehensive surveys and analysing public sentiment. The award was made to Lynn Group Limited, indicating potential business growth for suppliers like SMEs capable of delivering service-based contracts efficiently. Companies specialising in data analysis and survey management may find similar future opportunities conducive to growth. The Met Office's direct procurement approach, used here, highlights the importance of maintaining a proactive stance and building networks with central government buyers to seize opportunities in this competitive space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ad-hoc Public Perception Survey

Notice Description

Comprehensive analysis of public sentiment regarding newly released public weather app.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061205
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008040-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

LYNN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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