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title: "Market Research"
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published: "2019-09-11"
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# Market Research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-580cbb3d-a9df-485f-b327-4d55b75c77d0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has awarded a contract titled "Market Research" under the classification of market research services (CPV: 79310000). The contract, valued at £22,600, commenced on 19 June 2019 and extends through to 15 June 2020. This was executed through a single tender action as the procurement method, indicating a direct approach due to being below the threshold. The award of the contract was published on 11 September 2019, following the end of the tender period on 18 June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research and data analysis. Companies that can offer innovative methodologies for conducting surveys and analysing seasonal data would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The Met Office's focus on quarterly surveys suggests a need for ongoing engagement, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish a long-term working relationship with a reputable buyer in the public sector.

## Notice

Quarterly surveys which will build on previous data provided and form comparable season data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850ce955-d20c-4534-949a-5650302bae87 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2019 - 15 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,600 |
| 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 | WALNUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850ce955-d20c-4534-949a-5650302bae87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850ce955-d20c-4534-949a-5650302bae87
  11th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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