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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "WISER Media Expert Support" focused on providing media expert support for the WISER programme in Africa. This procurement, under the category of business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, was executed through a direct award method due to the specialized expertise required. The award was granted to the Norwegian Refugee Council, based in Oslo, Norway, with the main procurement category being services. The contract period is from 22nd May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension until March 2028. The contract is valued at £348,472 GBP and involves delivery to both the UK and Kenya.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in media, consulting, and related services to expand their portfolio within international development sectors, particularly in Africa. Businesses with niche expertise in media training and seasonal forecasting can leverage such contracts to enhance their profiles and open avenues for further contracts in international markets. The nature of this tender, being a direct award for specific expertise, suggests that organisations with a strong track record in specialised business services will be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WISER Media Expert Support

Notice Description

Media Expert support for the WISER programme in Africa.

Procurement Information

NORCAP possesses the existing and niche expertise on youth, media training and seasonal forecasting required to fulfil this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069247
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048571-2026
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
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
£348,472 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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