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WISER Media Expert Support

MET OFFICE

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Award

06 May 2026 at 11:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

06 May 2026 at 10:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "WISER Media Expert Support," was initiated by the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender, focusing on the provision of media expert support for the WISER programme in Africa, falls under the business services industry category. The direct award procurement method was employed, citing the unique expertise required for the project, which was supplied by the Norwegian Refugee Council, a large-scale organisation based in Oslo, Norway. The contract, marked as complete, was awarded on 5 May 2026, with the contract period starting on 18 May 2026 and running until 31 March 2027. There is an option for a 12-month renewal from April 2027 to March 2028, with services delivered across the UK and Kenya.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in marketing, consulting, and the unique niche requirements of the WISER programme. Ideal candidates for future opportunities might include firms that can offer specialised business services and are capable of operating internationally, primarily in the UK and African regions. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts or international projects would find such tenders an excellent chance to leverage their existing capabilities and gain a foothold in governmental and international media consultancy sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WISER Media Expert Support

Notice Description

Media Expert support for the WISER programme in Africa.

Procurement Information

NORCAP are the only organisation to possess the existing and niche expertise to meet the requirements of the WISER programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069247
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£348,472 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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