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title: "Research services"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Research services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf805901-fca0-43fa-9fde-01ceb184ab50

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, for the provision of research services, classified under the CPV code 73000000, which covers research and development services. The contract, awarded to SKATING PANDA LIMITED, is valued at £97,920 and is currently active following the award on 12th January 2022. The contract period extends from 12th January 2022 to 1st April 2022. This procurement was conducted via a limited method, employing a competitive quotation process below threshold, indicative of a focused engagement with selected suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that offer research and consultancy services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aligning with this sector could leverage their capabilities to engage similar contracts in future rounds of procurement. This is especially pertinent for firms with expertise in development and related consultancy, enabling them to scale their operations through successful participation in tenders such as this one.

## Notice

Research services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a34fda1-d9cf-4e23-b9f3-9ddd5c27bc4c |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2022 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,920 |
| 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 | SKATING PANDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a34fda1-d9cf-4e23-b9f3-9ddd5c27bc4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a34fda1-d9cf-4e23-b9f3-9ddd5c27bc4c
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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