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title: "Scientific research as part of a consortium"
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# Scientific research as part of a consortium

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbcd1ac4-e0d3-4ff0-a2c1-fbfd756f2ce7

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for "Scientific research as part of a consortium" with a value of £118,097.32. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from March 26, 2024, to August 31, 2026. The buying organization, the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, conducted this procurement in the services industry category.

This tender process presents opportunities for SMEs to engage in scientific research projects. Businesses involved in research and development services would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract awarded to the University of Leicester indicates a focus on collaborative research initiatives. SMEs with expertise in research consultancy services can benefit from engaging with the Met Office on future projects.

## Notice

Scientific research as part of a consortium

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5758df-2dd6-455e-b407-c112a2513baa |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,097 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,097 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5758df-2dd6-455e-b407-c112a2513baa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5758df-2dd6-455e-b407-c112a2513baa
  6th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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