Planning

Media Monitoring

MET OFFICE

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Media Monitoring". This procurement relates to services in the market and economic research, polling, and statistics category, aimed at enhancing media monitoring capabilities. As part of the preliminary market engagement, interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their queries and requests for clarification by 8th May 2026, and their responses by 22nd May 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 31st October 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2030. The process will be conducted via the ProContract portal, providing a transparent platform for suppliers to access information and submit responses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring, data analysis, and market research to contribute to public sector initiatives. Firms equipped with innovative solutions in monitoring and analysing media data can leverage this procurement to expand their audience and service government contracts. The process prioritises businesses capable of delivering market and economic research services, particularly those adept at using digital platforms for effective media analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing them with a valuable opportunity to enter public sector contracts and broaden their market presence.

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Notice Title

Media Monitoring

Notice Description

Media Monitoring solutions. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2013e8a7-ef3e-f111-813c-005056b64545

Planning Information

The engagement will take place via the ProContract portal, where all information will be shared and supplier responses submitted: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2013e8a7-ef3e-f111-813c-005056b64545 Deadline for Submission of Questions and Requests for Clarification: 08/05/26 12:00 noon. Deadline for Submission of Supplier PME Responses: 22/05/26 12:00 noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037145-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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