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title: "Market research"
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published: "2022-04-13"
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# Market research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63d83632-0036-4599-977d-1e403a721c7e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, pertains to a market research consultancy valued at £97,920. This contract falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category (CPV code 73000000). It is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including the contract period which commenced on 12 January 2022 and concluded on 1 April 2022. The delivery is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement was carried out through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. 

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise. Competitors in this space should be ready to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality consultancy services, as the Met Office seeks to foster partnerships that can enhance their operational effectiveness through insightful market research. Given the nature of this award, businesses with experience in government contracts and strong project execution skills would be particularly well-positioned to pursue similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Market research/consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedf8080-c93d-40a5-a17c-ea9f7cc99c6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2022 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedf8080-c93d-40a5-a17c-ea9f7cc99c6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedf8080-c93d-40a5-a17c-ea9f7cc99c6b
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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