Award

Trust Tracker Surveys (2026 - 2027)

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 11:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 13:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for "Trust Tracker Surveys" aimed at gauging public trust. Located in Exeter, the Met Office awarded the contract to YouGov PLC, a large supplier based in London, for a period lasting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically market research services, and is being conducted directly without competition, as it is below the threshold. The award notice was published on 31st March 2026, signalling the completion stage of the procurement.

The "Trust Tracker Surveys" tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for companies involved in market research services. Although the procurement method did not include competition, the nature of this contract highlights demand for services that provide insights into public perception and trust, which could be pertinent for businesses focusing on such analytical services to consider similar government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find competitive opportunities in related lots as indicated in the suitability section of this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trust Tracker Surveys (2026 - 2027)

Notice Description

Procurement of quarterly trust tracking surveys to gauge public trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029582-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,994 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£24,994 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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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

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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