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title: "Purchase of licences to use Questback market research survey tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fcc5e9c-ce11-473f-ba29-fd67acdd9f8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-08-01"
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# Purchase of licences to use Questback market research survey tool

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fcc5e9c-ce11-473f-ba29-fd67acdd9f8c

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## Summary

The Met Office recently awarded a contract for the purchase of licences to use the Questback market research survey tool. The procurement process was for research and development services and related consultancy services in the goods category. The contract value amounted to £11,431.85 and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract period is from 7th June 2023 to 29th June 2024. The contracting parties were the Met Office as the buyer and Questback UK Limited as the supplier, with the Met Office in Exeter, South West, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to compete, as the procurement process specified SME suitability. Businesses in the market research industry, particularly those offering survey tools and consultancy services, would find this tender well-suited for business growth. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract has been awarded, indicating a closed opportunity. The Met Office's contract award to Questback UK Limited presents a successful example of business engagement and growth through public procurement processes.

## Notice

Purchase of licences to use Questback market research survey tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1711116-a1cd-4f39-a19c-79ee4a061fe2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,431 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,431 |
| 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 | QUESTBACK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 00:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1711116-a1cd-4f39-a19c-79ee4a061fe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1711116-a1cd-4f39-a19c-79ee4a061fe2
  1st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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