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title: "RFQ: Forecasting Services"
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# RFQ: Forecasting Services

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7481e5f-ed3f-4294-b602-b50217e06e86

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## Summary

The Rutland County Council is seeking quotations for forecasting services, specifically involving daily forecasts, web app access, and training opportunities for up to ten individuals. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12 noon on 23 July 2021. The contract is valued at £32,000 and will commence on 1 October 2021, concluding on 30 September 2025. This opportunity falls under the category of weather-forecasting services, and all proposals must be sent electronically to the designated contact, Stuart Beeken, at sbeeken@rutland.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) hailing from the services sector, particularly those specialising in forecasting or consultancy. Companies that can provide innovative weather forecasting solutions or have experience with training programmes in this area would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance business visibility and establish long-term relationships with a local authority, fostering further business prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

This Request for Quotation is issued by Rutland County Council in respect of Forecasting services that include daily forecasts via text, web app access, access to an online winter highways portal, IHE accredited training for up to 10 people (year one) and familiarisation training. Further information regarding our specification requirements are set out in Appendix 1. Quotations are invited based on the Council's Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and/or Services set out in Appendix 2. The successful bidder may be required to appoint a nominated contracts manager, who shall be the Council's primary point of contact for all matters relating to the delivery of this Contract. All requests to receive documentation in relation to this Request for Quotation should be submitted in writing to: Name: Stuart Beeken Email: sbeeken@rutland.gov.uk (this includes requests for clarifications) The quotation must be submitted electronically via email (in pdf format) clearly marked as a quotation, no later than 12 noon on 23 July 2021. Quotations should be submitted to: sbeeken@rutland.gov.uk Any quotation received after the closing date and time has expired, will be rejected by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f994813a-b817-41ae-9b16-be64c1a88a73 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f994813a-b817-41ae-9b16-be64c1a88a73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f994813a-b817-41ae-9b16-be64c1a88a73
  29th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rutland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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