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title: "External training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a88a38a4-bac6-44db-b9d7-0b9c9caa64a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-07-06"
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# External training

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a88a38a4-bac6-44db-b9d7-0b9c9caa64a8

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## Summary

The Met Office initiated a procurement process for external training services valued at £14,850 under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. This contract is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 1 June 2022, while the contract period commenced on 13 June 2022 and will conclude on 1 August 2022. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the successful supplier being Market Focus Consulting Ltd, which was announced on 6 July 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to expand their reach and capabilities. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver tailored training solutions, particularly those with experience in public sector training. Engaging with the Met Office could foster long-term relationships and open pathways to further contracts within the education and services industry.

## Notice

External training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e485d19a-9978-4ea5-aea2-3d3cf070c9c6 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,850 |
| 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 | MARKET FOCUS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e485d19a-9978-4ea5-aea2-3d3cf070c9c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e485d19a-9978-4ea5-aea2-3d3cf070c9c6
  6th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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