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title: "Temperature Alert Socio-Economic Benefits Study"
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# Temperature Alert Socio-Economic Benefits Study

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b91fdae-1708-463a-8496-949a61e7f1c4

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## Summary

The Met Office is currently undertaking a tender titled "Temperature Alert Socio-Economic Benefits Study", aimed at researching the socio-economic benefits related to their heatwave and cold weather alert service. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a particular focus on health services. The tender period is scheduled to end on 19 November 2018, with a minimum contract value of £40,000 and a total value of £80,000. The contract itself is set to commence on 11 January 2019 and conclude by 17 May 2019. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure they have the necessary capabilities to deliver consultancy services that enhance public health outcomes in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations focused on health-related research and consultancy. Companies that specialise in public health, socio-economic research, or data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility within the healthcare sector and potentially contribute to significant improvements in health services, thereby fostering both growth and community impact.

## Notice

To undertake a study to understand and quantify the additional socio-economic benefits, which may be realisable by the healthcare industry through the further development of the heatwave and cold weather alert service and use of the 3-month seasonal outlook. The study should consider the impact of improvement, where possible in financial terms, to the services on - * The value placed on their well-being by at-risk individuals; * The value placed by commercial care service providers on the well-being of their at-risk individuals; * The reduction in burden to public sector health care professionals (volume of hospital admissions, ambulance services, out-of-hours services, GP visits and consultations etc); * The national 'value of life';

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c4ffcb-5343-4f3a-b747-ebf8305c95a9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2019 - 17 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2018 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c4ffcb-5343-4f3a-b747-ebf8305c95a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c4ffcb-5343-4f3a-b747-ebf8305c95a9
  26th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
  To access fruther details and express an interest in this requirement please see link below to the Met Office tender portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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