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WISER Media expert support in East Africa

MET OFFICE

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26 Mar 2026 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, overseen by the Met Office, focused on securing WISER Media expert support services for East Africa during 2026-2027. Categorised under 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security,' this contract was awarded on 26 March 2026. The Met Office, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, initiated the tender using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract commenced on 23 February 2026 and runs until 31 March 2026, with potential extensions until 2028 if funding permits. The Norwegian Refugee Council, identified as the supplier, will deliver services in Kenya. The contract's gross value stands at £69,000 with options to extend and increase its value.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in media, consultancy, or related services to penetrate the East African market. Particularly advantageous for firms with expertise in supporting NGO operations or governmental projects in international settings, given the Met Office's involvement. As the procurement method did not involve competition, it highlights the importance of establishing ongoing relationships with government entities for future tenders. Businesses with a large scale and capability to operate in Kenya or across East Africa would be ideally positioned to benefit from similar tenders or extensions of existing contracts.

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Notice Title

WISER Media expert support in East Africa

Notice Description

WISER Media expert support in East Africa 2026-2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028203-2026
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

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
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL

Further Information

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