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title: "CIPS Certification"
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# CIPS Certification

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-482aaf61-a61d-4e8c-8e67-8ab90be3bcb7

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "CIPS Certification" was conducted by the Met Office, focusing on the industry of certification services. The contract, with a total value of £14,250, was awarded as a result of a direct procurement method under a single tender action, since it was below the threshold. The procurement process is categorised under the services main procurement category and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 4th September 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2020, with the tender phase officially ending on 3rd September 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the certification services sector, particularly those specialising in procurement training and re-certification. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in delivering specialised certification processes or working with public sector organisations. Such enterprises can enhance their growth potential by engaging with established bodies like the Met Office, thereby contributing to the efficient operations of public services.

## Notice

CIPS re-certification for Commercial and Procurement function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54da576d-d91e-4dd8-9876-877ee9df1993 |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,250 |
| 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 | CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2020 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54da576d-d91e-4dd8-9876-877ee9df1993

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54da576d-d91e-4dd8-9876-877ee9df1993
  2nd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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