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title: "Winter Bureau and Weather Forecasting Services"
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# Winter Bureau and Weather Forecasting Services

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2f41bc6-b3ad-43be-804e-6beae10847bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Winter Bureau and Weather Forecasting Services" was conducted by Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, England. This service falls under the weather-forecasting category and has been awarded through a framework established by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for the Merseyside local authorities. The contract, valued at £80,917.60, commenced on 11th October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2025. The tender was officially awarded on 7th October 2021, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 23rd September 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in weather forecasting services. Businesses engaged in meteorological services, data analysis, and environmental consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The provision of reliable weather forecasting is crucial for various sectors, and companies that can demonstrate expertise and innovative solutions in this area stand to benefit from the growing demand for such services.

## Notice

The award a call off contract for the winter bureau and Weather Forecasting services using the framework agreement established by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority on behalf of all of the Merseyside local authorities (Ref No: DN530638)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bedcd8-79e7-463d-859a-4b667fc92b0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,917 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9UX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bedcd8-79e7-463d-859a-4b667fc92b0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bedcd8-79e7-463d-859a-4b667fc92b0c
  7th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

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