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title: "Scientific data services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-08-05"
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# Scientific data services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4aec3352-7b57-4127-add2-8bb9b2335a39

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## Summary

The contract for "Scientific data services" has been awarded by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This procurement process falls under the research and experimental development services industry category, specifically for the provision of pollen forecasting. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action due to the amount being below the threshold, with a contract value of £18,900. The contract period commenced on 20 May 2019 and will conclude on 9 September 2019. The tender was active until 17 May 2019, marking the end of the tender period.

This awarded contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, data analysis, or meteorological forecasting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, as they are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the contract and its lower threshold. Companies with expertise in research and development or innovative forecasting technologies could greatly benefit from engaging in similar tenders, leveraging their capabilities to compete effectively in future procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision of pollen forecasting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a460ec8b-8502-49a5-8d4b-5c36d851eae2 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2019 - 9 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,900 |
| 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 WORCESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2019 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a460ec8b-8502-49a5-8d4b-5c36d851eae2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a460ec8b-8502-49a5-8d4b-5c36d851eae2
  5th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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