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title: "Socio-economic study"
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# Socio-economic study

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0516343-1f5d-46c3-bad7-849b605930b7

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## Summary

The Met Office conducted a procurement process for a socio-economic study, classified under the CPV category of business services, specifically within law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method used was a limited competition through quotations below the threshold, with the contract valued at £68,500. The tender period ended on 28 September 2018, while the contract commenced on 29 October 2018 and concluded on 15 April 2019. This project took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Exeter.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in socio-economic research and consulting services. Companies that can provide analytical insights, market research, or supportive consultancy in socio-economic matters would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such procurement processes can aid in building business reputation and capacity, ultimately contributing to growth opportunities in the public sector domain.

## Notice

Socio-Economic Study

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aacb8a6-3d86-4ace-af70-6a9920ec1a27 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 15 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,500 |
| 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 | HELIOS TECHNOLOGY |

## 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

- 1 Feb 2019 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aacb8a6-3d86-4ace-af70-6a9920ec1a27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aacb8a6-3d86-4ace-af70-6a9920ec1a27
  1st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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