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title: "Pollen forecasting service"
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published: "2022-07-21"
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# Pollen forecasting service

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d2b9657-4c33-4b95-a571-d02b31897fdc

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## Summary

The procurement process for a pollen forecasting service has been completed by the Met Office, a key authority located in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the research services industry category (CPV code 73110000) and involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action, valued at £19,448. The contract period commenced on 21st July 2022 and will conclude on 7th August 2022, with the tender period having ended on 1st March 2022. The service is aimed to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and environmental services, especially those with expertise in forecasting and analysis. Firms that can provide innovative solutions and services in environmental data analysis or meteorology would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With the final contract awarded to the University of Worcester, businesses in this niche may find opportunities for partnership or competition in subsequent tenders.

## Notice

Pollen forecasting service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fe7acb-a30b-4ee1-82d9-28062223ce65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2022 - 7 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,448 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,448 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fe7acb-a30b-4ee1-82d9-28062223ce65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fe7acb-a30b-4ee1-82d9-28062223ce65
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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