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title: "Market research services"
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# Market research services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a74ad3-a40f-434f-9c2e-9bc3ab146584

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, a renowned meteorological service based in Exeter, England, which successfully awarded a contract for market research services. This contract, valued at £30,000, was part of a competitive quotation exercise conducted prior to the end of the tender period on 21st September 2020. The contract commenced on 22nd September 2020 and concluded on 30th November 2020, categorised under the CPV classification 79310000 for market research services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the market research sector to engage with a significant public sector organisation. Businesses specializing in gathering and analysing data, providing insights, and conducting surveys would find this procurement particularly relevant. Competing for such contracts can help these businesses not only gain valuable experience but also enhance their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious buyer like the Met Office.

## Notice

Contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4d5e43-f302-4bae-9830-0f16c7e08515 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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 | BRIGHTBLUE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4d5e43-f302-4bae-9830-0f16c7e08515

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4d5e43-f302-4bae-9830-0f16c7e08515
  21st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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