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title: "Market research contract"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2024-04-11"
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# Market research contract

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-774b366a-242c-4bbf-ac80-5d3ae196f992

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## Summary

The Met Office awarded a market research contract using a limited competitive quotation method. The contract value is £70,000 in GBP, with the contract period starting on 13th December 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024. The procurement stage was completed, and the tender period ended on 28th November 2023. The contract was awarded to HITCH MARKETING LTD, a business based in England, fitting under the industry category of business services.

This market research contract issued by the Met Office is an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing or security services. Businesses interested in providing services to government agencies within the South West region of the United Kingdom should pay attention to upcoming tenders by the Met Office for potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

Market research contract. Competitive RfQ procedure used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b0e5b24-b0b6-446d-83b7-8cae378a9ce4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | HITCH MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b0e5b24-b0b6-446d-83b7-8cae378a9ce4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b0e5b24-b0b6-446d-83b7-8cae378a9ce4
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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