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title: "International Travel Training for the Met Office"
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# International Travel Training for the Met Office

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53b7afd3-e9ec-4a2e-9181-efc9d696e789

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, is currently conducting a selective tender for "International Travel Training for the Met Office." This opportunity is classified under the training services category and has a budget of £200,000. The tender was published on 6th October 2020 and is set to close on 5th November 2020. The contract period will commence on 31st March 2021 and run until 30th September 2026. Interested tenderers should ensure they review and comply with the Met Office's Travel Policy, which emphasises safe and sustainable travel practices.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and travel consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in developing training programmes that enhance staff travel safety and compliance will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their client base while contributing to the Met Office's commitment to safe and responsible travel for its staff.

## Notice

The Met Office Travel Policy is in place to ensure all business travel takes place in a safe, sustainable and cost-effective manner. The Travel Policy sets out the requirements for all staff and contractors to consider the necessity of their travel, to plan-ahead, and to carry out all pre-travel checks such as seeking approval, fitness to travel and confirmation of a communications plan. The safety of our staff whilst travelling on business is of paramount importance. Following the Travel Policy helps to ensure all our people can be located and contacted in the event of an emergency. Additional information: Tenderers interested in this opportunity can find full details and download relevant documents for the Pro-Contract portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8b0751-a1e3-4bbd-ae63-1ab43d549788 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8b0751-a1e3-4bbd-ae63-1ab43d549788

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8b0751-a1e3-4bbd-ae63-1ab43d549788
  6th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

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