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title: "Market Research"
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published: "2020-01-02"
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# Market Research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfeccc52-7466-44c0-8a00-0fbdfb0b6805

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involved a contract for market research services, awarded to Helios Technology Limited for a total value of £15,000. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation, reflecting a process below the official threshold. The contract period commenced on 25th September 2019 and concluded on 31st October 2019, with the tender period ending on 24th September 2019. The project was located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in market research and similar services to expand their business. Companies that can deliver aviation market research effectively would find themselves well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, especially due to the competitive nature of tendering processes in the public sector. With a focus on quality and innovative solutions, SMEs in this sector could leverage their expertise to secure future contracts.

## Notice

Aviation market research contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14156889-abe8-4e67-b4ec-484ca4045837 |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | HELIOS TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2020 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14156889-abe8-4e67-b4ec-484ca4045837

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14156889-abe8-4e67-b4ec-484ca4045837
  2nd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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