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title: "Weather Forecasting"
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# Weather Forecasting

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fba9ae5-4383-4e5c-94c7-37c8c320d520

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Weather Forecasting" contract is conducted by South Gloucestershire Council, located in Yate, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Weather-forecasting services" within the CPV scheme. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period started on 1st October 2019 and runs until 30th September 2024. The tender was awarded on 15th September 2019, with a total contract value of £150,000. The contract requires a range of weather forecasting services throughout the year, alongside climate change monitoring and related training.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in meteorological services and training. Businesses that offer innovative weather forecasting solutions, climate monitoring technologies, or educational modules on weather phenomena would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enable such businesses to expand their market presence while contributing vital services to local government operations.

## Notice

South Gloucestershire Council requires a contractor to provide: winter weather forecasting (1st Oct. - 30 April, each year); summer weather forecasting (1 May - 30 Sept., each year); climate change monitoring (1st Oct. - 30 Sept., each year); and training (Task order).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6b1ff6-7fc6-44d2-ad3b-522a4fcef44f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 1 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | YATE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 7PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METDESK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2020 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6b1ff6-7fc6-44d2-ad3b-522a4fcef44f
- 18 Jul 2019 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6340aad6-f29e-4459-b00c-d46274a87b02
- 17 Jul 2019 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948ea861-897b-4e50-9f07-5b35aa2a89d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6b1ff6-7fc6-44d2-ad3b-522a4fcef44f
  9th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6340aad6-f29e-4459-b00c-d46274a87b02
  18th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948ea861-897b-4e50-9f07-5b35aa2a89d5
  17th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southglos.gov.uk

## Provenance

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