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title: "R&D Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-641a96b9-de43-47a2-9e85-3143eb1fe767"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-06"
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# R&D Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-641a96b9-de43-47a2-9e85-3143eb1fe767

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process involves the Met Office, which sought R&D support under a limited tender process within the research and development services sector. The procurement took place in the South West of England, with the contract valued at £23,500. The contract period was from 14th December 2021 to 31st March 2022, while the tender period concluded on 30th November 2021. The contract was awarded to GINGER PUBLICITY LIMITED, with the award date recorded as 14th December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in research and development services. Companies focusing on consultancy and related services that meet the criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such government contracts can expand a business's portfolio and establish a proven track record of working with prestigious organisations like the Met Office, fostering further growth and collaboration opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

R&D support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c260d8-b2b6-4633-8607-6239f889ba21 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,500 |
| 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 | GINGER PUBLICITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c260d8-b2b6-4633-8607-6239f889ba21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c260d8-b2b6-4633-8607-6239f889ba21
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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