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title: "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract Durham 2024-25"
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# SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract Durham 2024-25

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33696944-082d-47d1-ab13-80b04a72d1b7

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process titled "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract Durham 2024-25" has been completed by the Met Office, a prominent organisation based in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with the delivery location specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a direct procurement method known as a single tender action (below threshold), this contract was awarded to the University of Durham and is in the award stage. The procurement stage culminated with an award that was published on 30th April 2025, following the contract's commencement on 25th March 2025, and its completion by 30th June 2025. The total contract value is £45,110.96.

This particular tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the research and development industry who specialise in consultancy services. The procurement method suggests a preference for direct engagement with qualified suppliers, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete if similar future opportunities arise. Given the nature of the project and its regional focus, businesses situated in or able to deliver to the South West region of the UK would find this contract to be well-suited for expanding their expertise and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract Durham 2024-25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab9f7ae-268f-4af3-bac7-ecc171c7ce68 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,110 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab9f7ae-268f-4af3-bac7-ecc171c7ce68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab9f7ae-268f-4af3-bac7-ecc171c7ce68
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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