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title: "Consultancy service"
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# Consultancy service

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7922fe7e-3fad-4f4a-a55e-ba9fbe4b6128

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## Summary

The Met Office has recently completed a tender process for consultancy services within the research and development sector, specifically classified under CPV code 73000000. The procurement was conducted as a limited tender using a competitive quotation method below threshold. The contract commenced on 28 October 2021 and concluded on 31 March 2022, with a total value of £60,000. The consultancy service was delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement's award notice was published on 5 April 2022, marking the successful completion of the process.

This opportunity within the consultancy services sector opens avenues for firms seeking to expand their portfolio in research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, particularly those with expertise in consultancy or related services. The competitive nature of the procurement approach encourages innovative firms that can provide high-quality consultancy to meet the needs of agencies like the Met Office, thereby contributing to their own growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Consultancy service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d85fcad-748d-4e0d-aea6-423022aa19cd |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | MAGPIE CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d85fcad-748d-4e0d-aea6-423022aa19cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d85fcad-748d-4e0d-aea6-423022aa19cd
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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