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title: "Research service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# Research service

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c12ece40-a374-40fc-b10c-17afc60cb9ab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which has completed a tender for a research service in the industry category of research and development services, with a contract value of £90,600. This tender was awarded as part of a limited procurement method using competitive quotations below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 22nd October 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2022, while the tender period ended on 6th October 2021. The service is to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services, to engage in future projects with government organisations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the nature of the procurement, which is designed to foster participation from diverse suppliers. Businesses with experience in providing research services, especially those that can offer innovative solutions, will find this an advantageous space in the market.

## Notice

Research service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b432026e-a8da-4810-9b70-5cfa7bb978f2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,600 |
| 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 | BRAY LEINO RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b432026e-a8da-4810-9b70-5cfa7bb978f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b432026e-a8da-4810-9b70-5cfa7bb978f2
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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