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Advertising Operations Support

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Jun 2026 at 12:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 May 2026 at 07:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, focused on securing "Advertising Operations Support" services. With the procurement method characterised as "direct" and conducted below the threshold without competition, the tender was aimed at acquiring advertising campaign services. The award for this contract, valued at £21,658 (net), was made to ADOPSTAR LTD, a supplier based in Cullompton, United Kingdom. The process reached the contract award stage on 18th June 2026, with the contract period running from 18th June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The main location for the delivery of services is within the region denoted by "UKK".

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising campaign services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria indicated in the tender lots. Such contracts with government departments like the Met Office present businesses with the potential for growth, capitalising on public sector demands for specialised advertising services. Companies with expertise in managing advertising operations and campaigns will find themselves well-positioned to deliver the required services, leveraging this opportunity to build credibility and expand their portfolio within the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advertising Operations Support

Notice Description

Advertising operations support via an external agency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069644
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057576-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,658 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£21,658 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

ADOPSTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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