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title: "Market Research Services"
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# Market Research Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89bb999f-2507-4248-b046-97dda06dd2d8

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for Market Research Services, classified under the CPV code 79310000. This tender was conducted as a direct procurement through a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £15,100. The contract period commenced on 6th May 2021 and is set to conclude on 1st April 2022. Although the tender period ended on 5th May 2021, the contract has been awarded to YOUGOV PLC, and the award date is recorded as 5th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the market research field, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies offering innovative market research solutions or consulting services will find this contract aligns with their expertise. As the Met Office aims to enhance its research capabilities, businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the meteorological services sector or provide tailored market insights could greatly benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Market research services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c29fe9-b5dd-48d9-9a41-85481f3290ad |
| 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 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,100 |
| 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 | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c29fe9-b5dd-48d9-9a41-85481f3290ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c29fe9-b5dd-48d9-9a41-85481f3290ad
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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