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Pricing Framework Refresh

MET OFFICE

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10 Apr 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Pricing Framework Refresh," a project aimed at reviewing existing market assessments, pricing framework, and pricing policies. This initiative falls under the services category in the industry of market research services and took place within the South West region (UKK). The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, in alignment with UK legal requirements. The contract award was announced on 10th April 2026, with the contract period set between 16th April 2026 and 16th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in market research services. While the procurement has been completed, it highlights the Met Office's ongoing need for specialised expertise in pricing strategy development and market assessment, presenting potential future partnership opportunities for businesses in this niche. Vendors with strong capabilities in market research and consultancy would benefit from keeping abreast of similar opportunities that align with the Met Office's procurement needs.

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Notice Title

Pricing Framework Refresh

Notice Description

Review of the existing Market Assessment, Pricing Framework and Pricing Policy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032659-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 16 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

OSBORNE CLARKE

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