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title: "Research services"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-08"
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# Research services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9828ae45-956a-4d7a-b725-bb95e4952046

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involves the provision of research services, classified under the CPV code for research and development services. This procurement, valued at £10,160, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period was effective from 24 January 2022 to 1 April 2022, with the tender process concluding on 5 January 2022. This procurement was carried out as a direct method through a single tender action due to its value being below the specified threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services. Companies capable of delivering innovative research solutions may find this an advantageous venture to enhance their portfolio and grow their business. With the involvement of a prominent buyer like the Met Office, there is a potential for established relationships, leading to further collaborative projects in the future.

## Notice

Research services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47171fb5-5eef-4dac-8882-4823f9cc3bd6 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,160 |
| 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 | JOHN SARGENT TRADING AS NAVIGATOR |

## 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 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47171fb5-5eef-4dac-8882-4823f9cc3bd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47171fb5-5eef-4dac-8882-4823f9cc3bd6
  8th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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