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title: "Essential maintenance and support, including enhancement to UKCP data"
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# Essential maintenance and support, including enhancement to UKCP data

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d0a5b57-6cf1-4ed0-9f4a-d2ebf0d56e97

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process titled "Essential maintenance and support, including enhancement to UKCP data" under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services with additional business services. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this contract was awarded to the Science & Technology Facilities Council. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th June 2024, the commencement of the contract on 4th July 2024, and its completion on 31st March 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, resulting in a contract valued at £48,646.11 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. The focus on essential maintenance and enhancement of UKCP data signifies potential openings for firms specialising in IT support, research, consultancy, and related services. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with a track record in research and development, coupled with consultancy capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Essential maintenance and support, including enhancement to UKCP data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fa0e4b-86ce-4a93-a8d5-d5bf6a44f3ae |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,646 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,646 |
| 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 | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fa0e4b-86ce-4a93-a8d5-d5bf6a44f3ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fa0e4b-86ce-4a93-a8d5-d5bf6a44f3ae
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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