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title: "Market/customer research"
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# Market/customer research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fb71ee6-343a-48e7-8402-ce94342746c1

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for Market/Customer research and subsequent recommendations. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process below threshold. The contract value is £70,000 in GBP. The contract period is from 28th October 2022 to 28th February 2023, with the tender period ending on 10th October 2022. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suited for small and medium enterprises.

This tender by the Met Office offers business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Businesses specializing in market research and consultancy services would find this tender well-suited for competition. The awarded supplier is MAGPIE CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS. For those looking to expand their business and work with the Met Office, this contract presents a chance to provide valuable services and contribute to the organisation's research and development efforts.

## Notice

Market/Customer research and subsequent recommendations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e5813b-f021-46de-88d3-47d3787f7b0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | MAGPIE CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e5813b-f021-46de-88d3-47d3787f7b0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e5813b-f021-46de-88d3-47d3787f7b0e
  18th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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