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College training room refresh

MET OFFICE

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11 May 2026 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed a contract titled "College training room refresh," with activities focused on digital workplace enhancement and training room improvement for the Met Office College. This procurement engages the services industry and was executed under a direct procurement method, specifically categorized as "Below threshold - without competition." The process advanced to the award and contract stage on 11th May 2026, with the contract commencement set for 1st June 2026, continuing until 31st May 2029. GVAV LIMITED, based in London, has been awarded this contract under these terms.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in office equipment and IT services. The contract, valued at £37,996 with a gross amount of £45,595.2, provides a promising prospect for firms adept in consulting, software development, and internet support. Such businesses will find themselves well-suited to fulfil the Met Office's requirements for digital workspace upgrades and training facility refurbishments, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

College training room refresh

Notice Description

College training room refresh and support with Digital Workplace and Met Office College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06953a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042790-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,996 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
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

GVAV

Further Information

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