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15 Jun 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Internal Audit Services" contract, initiated by the Met Office, focused on acquiring QMS auditing services to support its ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified Management Systems. This process, categorised under business services including law, marketing, consulting, and more, took place in Exeter, United Kingdom. The contract was ultimately awarded to Wt Consultancy (Sw) Ltd. The procurement used a direct method without competition, as it was below the financial threshold. Key dates include the contract period, which spans from 12th June 2026 to 1st June 2027, with the contract being signed on 12th June 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for consulting firms specialising in management systems auditing, as well as SMEs equipped to deliver on auditing standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. With the focus on business services, companies in the consulting or related sectors could find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their service offerings and gaining visibility within the public sector. The collaborative opportunity with a central government public authority aligns with potential strategic growth for businesses seeking to enhance their profile and impact in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Contract an external body that can provide QMS auditing services against the Met Office's ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified Management Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b49a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055999-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WT CONSULTANCY (SW

Further Information

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