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title: "Specialist support services"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-05-02"
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# Specialist support services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b475c020-775e-43cb-8a35-3ac6d0224409

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for "Specialist support services" under the internal audit services category (CPV 79212200). This contract was called off from the Government Framework Agreement RM4167, with an awarded value of £12,483. The contract period ran from 15 January 2018 to 23 March 2018, and the tender phase concluded on 12 January 2018. This selective procurement method ensured that suitable providers were invited to submit their bids.

This awarding presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audit and consultancy services to engage with a leading government agency. The Met Office's focus on tailored support services means that businesses with strong internal audit expertise and experience with framework agreements could effectively position themselves to compete for similar future contracts. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector will find this a relevant opportunity to showcase their capabilities and collaborate on significant government projects.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM4167.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0655607-a4cb-45e7-85b3-c8ea9b698ce4 |
| 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 | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,483 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,483 |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0655607-a4cb-45e7-85b3-c8ea9b698ce4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0655607-a4cb-45e7-85b3-c8ea9b698ce4
  2nd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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