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title: "Supply of foundation level ups (MOAP)"
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# Supply of foundation level ups (MOAP)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aff936f9-8045-4b0d-aeb0-2e01e1d41998

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed its procurement process for the "Supply of foundation level ups (MOAP)" aimed at providing training services, specifically upskilling in machine-learning techniques for weather and climate applications. This procurement falls under the services category, with a CPV classification of "Training services" (80500000). The contract, valued at £67,800, covers delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom and has a contract period from 4th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 21st August 2024. The process has now advanced to the award stage, with the award date being 21st August 2024, and the contract awarded to the University of Exeter.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in machine learning for meteorological applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find favourable conditions, given the procurement’s suitability criteria, which encourage SME participation. Businesses with a strong foundation in educational services and a focus on technological applications in climate science are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. Participation in similar procurement processes enables businesses to establish a collaborative relationship with prominent institutions like the Met Office and the University of Exeter, enhancing their market credibility and expanding their professional network.

## Notice

Supply of foundation level upskilling on the basis and effective application of machine-learning techniques for weather and climate applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d53a8a-653e-468f-b2e4-0cad8407671d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,800 |
| 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 EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d53a8a-653e-468f-b2e4-0cad8407671d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d53a8a-653e-468f-b2e4-0cad8407671d
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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