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title: "Exploration of partnerships and licensing business model for the Offshore Sector"
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# Exploration of partnerships and licensing business model for the Offshore Sector

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-392241c1-2669-4d14-b0b9-95f2706d2054

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the exploration of partnerships and licensing business model for the Offshore Sector to OSBORNE CLARKE LLP. The contract, valued at £14,000 GBP, was procured through a direct procurement method as a single tender action. The tender period ended on 20th November 2023, with the contract period starting on 4th December 2023 and ending on 6th December 2023. The procurement process was for business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, specifically located in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with the Met Office in the exploration of partnerships and licensing for the Offshore Sector. Businesses in the services industry offering legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The concise and targeted nature of the procurement process, along with the clear contract specifications, provides a clear pathway for businesses to participate and potentially grow their operations through collaboration with the Met Office.

## Notice

Exploration of partnerships and licensing business model for the Offshore Sector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b780de92-a2aa-457e-b751-7275817fa183 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 6 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | OSBORNE CLARKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b780de92-a2aa-457e-b751-7275817fa183

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b780de92-a2aa-457e-b751-7275817fa183
  27th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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