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title: "Commercial training"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-03-13"
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# Commercial training

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f144356-9aef-4a72-bab4-2953f9273d5c

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for "Commercial training" services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This award, under the category of Training services (CPV ID: 80500000), involves a direct procurement method specified as a single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on 4th February 2025, and the contract period spans from 18th February to 31st August 2025. The contract has been awarded to BIP Solutions Limited for a value of £29,200. Key contact details for the buyer, the Met Office, include an address in Exeter, England, and an email for procurement enquiries.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement suitability specifically favours SMEs. Businesses involved in commercial training and related services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct award suggests a streamlined process and quicker decision-making, beneficial for businesses seeking efficient procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Commercial training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d31c322-a2e3-4a44-a5da-9cb06f4b99e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIP SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d31c322-a2e3-4a44-a5da-9cb06f4b99e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d31c322-a2e3-4a44-a5da-9cb06f4b99e5
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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