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title: "Market Research"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Market Research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2c47954-a28a-462d-87e9-2369474ff234

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This tender, titled "Market Research," pertains to the industry category of market research services (CPV code: 79310000). The procurement method used is a direct approach through a single tender action, as the contract value of £16,500 falls below the public procurement threshold. The tender period ended on 8 November 2018, while the contract period spans from 9 November 2018 to 30 June 2019.

This completed tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in market research services, particularly those with a focus on scientific applications. Businesses that are agile and able to provide detailed analysis and insights may find a suitable niche within this market. As the contract is complete, SMEs can leverage their learnings from previous tenders to better position themselves for future opportunities with the Met Office or in similar contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Science market research services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c65b37d-c2bd-4d81-9d5a-89460ec64591 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | WALNUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c65b37d-c2bd-4d81-9d5a-89460ec64591

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c65b37d-c2bd-4d81-9d5a-89460ec64591
  18th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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