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title: "Research services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80728656-9813-4ff7-b91d-e6383733fe3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-08"
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# Research services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80728656-9813-4ff7-b91d-e6383733fe3a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Research services" was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £57,635. The procurement method used was a limited tendering process classified as a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 20 December 2021, and the contract was initiated on 5 January 2022, running until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and consultancy to participate and expand their business. Companies that specialise in research services, data analysis, and consultancy, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative approaches and methodologies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Research services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc70bdae-5c2e-42c5-8acc-68cca183be79 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,635 |
| 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 | YOUMEUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc70bdae-5c2e-42c5-8acc-68cca183be79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc70bdae-5c2e-42c5-8acc-68cca183be79
  8th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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