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title: "Services bought in"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c35aa65c-47cd-4b9b-b611-501dfb0d1817"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-02-16"
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# Services bought in

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c35aa65c-47cd-4b9b-b611-501dfb0d1817

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## Summary

The contract for "Services bought in" was awarded by the Met Office, based in EXETER, England, with a value of £15,500. The procurement method used was a direct tender with a single tender action. The contract period is from 27th January 2023 to 1st March 2023. The main procurement category falls under business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender closed on 12th January 2023.

This awarded tender by the Met Office offers business opportunities for service providers, especially those offering business services like consultancy, law, or marketing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's value is £15,500 with a straightforward direct procurement method, making it accessible for SMEs looking to expand their business in the public sector.

## Notice

Services bought in

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c532a8f7-6f75-48a6-a154-ecc14ef9c92b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2023 - 1 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,500 |
| 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 | MERCER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c532a8f7-6f75-48a6-a154-ecc14ef9c92b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c532a8f7-6f75-48a6-a154-ecc14ef9c92b
  16th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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