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title: "Services bought in"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7034232b-b7be-45c2-8810-e8fc17651c63"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-02-16"
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# Services bought in

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7034232b-b7be-45c2-8810-e8fc17651c63

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for 'Services bought in' worth £12,250 to RSK ADAS LTD. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from 17th January 2023 to 1st April 2023, and the tender period ended on 3rd January 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of research and development services and related consultancy services in the services industry category located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract opportunity from the Met Office could be beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to offer research and development services. The procurement stage has already reached the award phase, so businesses interested in similar future opportunities should regularly monitor the Met Office's procurement announcements. It's important for potential suppliers to note the specific requirements outlined in the tender documents to ensure compliance and competitiveness in their bids.

## Notice

Services bought in

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d5782e-602d-4ecd-8494-4e93a5ee0db1 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2023 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,250 |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d5782e-602d-4ecd-8494-4e93a5ee0db1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d5782e-602d-4ecd-8494-4e93a5ee0db1
  16th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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