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title: "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract"
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published: "2025-03-12"
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# SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4edfb748-f4fa-45ec-9538-cb4195f1c4a0

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, falling under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £122,500, specifically targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement stage is the award stage. The tender period ended on 20 January 2025, and the contract runs from 3 February 2025 to 30 June 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in research and development services. The procurement was conducted via a direct, single tender action method, well-suited for businesses aiming to engage in targeted consultancy services. With the Met Office as the buyer and UKRI as the supplier, this tender aligns perfectly with businesses looking to form partnerships in the scientific and consultancy sectors within the specified regional location.

## Notice

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8a24ec-6920-497f-af21-0ff0fd73a466 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,500 |
| 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 | UKRI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8a24ec-6920-497f-af21-0ff0fd73a466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8a24ec-6920-497f-af21-0ff0fd73a466
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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