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title: "Temporary support to in-house legal team"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f96da8e-9c5a-468f-9f04-e501dd11d820"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-03-22"
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# Temporary support to in-house legal team

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f96da8e-9c5a-468f-9f04-e501dd11d820

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Temporary support to in-house legal team" contract initiated by the Met Office is now complete. This legal services contract, valued at £42,000, was conducted as a direct procurement through a single tender action, which is classified as below threshold. The contract was awarded on 22 March 2022, and the contract period spans from 28 March 2022 to 30 June 2022. The delivery address is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide temporary legal support or consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector procurement can facilitate growth by opening doors to ongoing contracts and establishing relationships with government agencies like the Met Office.

## Notice

Temporary support to in-house legal team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e36d18-7bf8-4712-b492-9c76f6a66554 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | OSBORNE CLARKE LEGAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e36d18-7bf8-4712-b492-9c76f6a66554

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e36d18-7bf8-4712-b492-9c76f6a66554
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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