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title: "Provision of Studio Operator Services"
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# Provision of Studio Operator Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45787072-d4ff-4e20-b7d5-571a396834d1

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## Summary

The Met Office is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Studio Operator Services," aimed at supporting its operations in the motion picture and video services sector. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 92100000 and falls within the services category. The tender is active and was published on 3rd April 2019. The closing date for submissions is 8th May 2019. The services will be required at their location in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing from 6th July 2019 and lasting until 5th July 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £120,000, and it will be conducted using an open procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in broadcast services and studio operations. Companies that specialise in motion picture, video, or radio services, particularly those with a capability to operate and deliver under a specialised and continuous schedule, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the ongoing need for operational support, businesses that can provide skilled studio operators for seven-day-a-week service delivery will find this tender aligns well with their offerings.

## Notice

The Met Office hosts two production studios which are used to create content to be distributed to our customers, such as the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), through the visualisation of forecasting data. Due to contractual obligations to customers and our own content requirements, the Studio needs to operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year, whilst the core Met Office studio team works Monday to Friday. In the past, we have tried to cover this shortfall using various shift-work teams, but this resource is no longer available. Since moving to broadcast quality output, the process has become more specialised and requires specialist skills. This has led to the requirement of services from an external supplier to provide specialist studio operators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320ba890-aab3-48ad-a102-c1f973218d8c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2019 - 5 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services
- 92200000 - Radio and television services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320ba890-aab3-48ad-a102-c1f973218d8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320ba890-aab3-48ad-a102-c1f973218d8c
  3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9e357e90-fc55-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

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