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title: "External training course"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-314c484c-18ff-452f-ace0-cae0ca56398f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-10-18"
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# External training course

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-314c484c-18ff-452f-ace0-cae0ca56398f

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for an external training course valued at £12,665 in the Education and training services category. The procurement method was Competitive quotation (below threshold) with a limited approach. The contract period is from 21st September 2022 to 21st November 2022, with the tender period closing on 6th September 2022. The course location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for an external training course creates opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, as the Met Office seeks suppliers in the services category. Businesses offering education and training services at foundation/practitioner level, including exams, would be well-suited to compete. The contract awarded to SPOCE PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the training industry looking to collaborate with a reputable organisation like the Met Office.

## Notice

External training course, foundation/practitioner level, incl. exams

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f850bfc-ef59-411a-8920-81c288733899 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2022 - 21 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,665 |
| 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 | SPOCE PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2022 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f850bfc-ef59-411a-8920-81c288733899

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f850bfc-ef59-411a-8920-81c288733899
  18th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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