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MEL and VfM support contract

MET OFFICE

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract titled "MEL and VfM support contract" was conducted by the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK. This procurement process pertains to the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, and Value for Money support services. The contract has reached the award stage and was completed on 9th April 2026, with a duration that extends to 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted below threshold with an unknown method, under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The total value of the contract is £112,415, excluding VAT, and the services will be delivered within the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy and related services. Robin's Trading Company Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Bude, UK, was awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for SMEs to engage successfully with government contracts. Businesses that can offer cost-effective and efficient evaluation and support services related to monitoring and learning would find this type of tender especially suitable for developing partnerships with governmental bodies like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

MEL and VfM support contract

Notice Description

Provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Value for Money support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067edd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032317-2026
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,415 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

ROBIN'S TRADING

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