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title: "Research"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-12-05"
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# Research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c958383-34ed-4014-9619-df4d0ed06c44

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Research" contract, valued at £15,000, was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market and economic research. The tender period concluded on 15th August 2016, while the contract itself started on 16th August 2016 and ended on 31st October 2016. This award was published on 5th December 2016, indicating that the procurement process has been completed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the market research sector, particularly those equipped to undertake polling and statistical analysis. Companies specialising in data analysis, market insights, and economic consultancy could find this a valuable opportunity to establish or enhance relationships with the Met Office. The active participation of larger firms like Builtvisible Limited further underscores the competitive landscape, encouraging SMEs to position themselves effectively to compete in future contracts.

## Notice

Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2440f43e-c516-4f62-97f4-8ddb6be9331e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | BUILTVISIBLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2016 at 18:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2440f43e-c516-4f62-97f4-8ddb6be9331e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2440f43e-c516-4f62-97f4-8ddb6be9331e
  5th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e51f3007-f115-470a-9fa3-b15f62ff9676
  Research

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