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title: "SME support statistical advice"
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# SME support statistical advice

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ec20d7c-62ac-4ad2-af7f-88b35ac9d713

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "SME support statistical advice" was conducted by the Met Office, situated in Exeter, England. This procurement, classified under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category, pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, with the tender having been awarded to the University of Exeter. Key dates include the conclusion of the tender period on 27 February 2025, the start of the contract on 13 March 2025, and it is set to end on 31 March 2027. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award status being active as of 13 March 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs as it directly supports their statistical advisory needs. Business entities involved in research and development or consultancy, particularly those with expertise in statistical consultancy services, could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Due to the nature of the direct procurement method and the involvement of a large-scale supplier, as represented by the University of Exeter, businesses with a solid track record and reliability in delivering high-quality consultancy services are well-suited to vie for such tenders in the future.

## Notice

SME support statistical advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74c8e9c-e490-490a-b7a0-26ede0e80c92 |
| 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74c8e9c-e490-490a-b7a0-26ede0e80c92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74c8e9c-e490-490a-b7a0-26ede0e80c92
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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