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title: "Market research services"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Market research services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25a465cd-be4c-4508-bd5f-b37c6134500b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, based in Exeter, England, who sought market research services through a single tender action valued at £12,700. The tender was completed with an active award status as of 16th April 2020, and the contract period ran from 17th April 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement was classified under the CPV code 79310000, which specifically relates to market research services, and the procurement method was a direct procurement approach.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in market research services. Businesses that specialise in analysing market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive landscapes would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of the Met Office suggests that applicants should be prepared to work within the public sector and align with the requirements and expectations set by this esteemed authority.

## Notice

Market research services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eae5faf-92cb-45a9-b702-426d28fc787b |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,700 |
| 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 | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2020 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eae5faf-92cb-45a9-b702-426d28fc787b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eae5faf-92cb-45a9-b702-426d28fc787b
  3rd August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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