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title: "The Provision of Forecasting Services in Rutland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054587"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Forecasting Services in Rutland

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054587

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by Rutland County Council, is titled "The Provision of Forecasting Services in Rutland". It falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on weather-forecasting services. The location of the procurement is Oakham, United Kingdom (region UKF22). This procurement process has advanced to the award stage as of 7th October 2025, having completed the tendering procedure through an open competition below the threshold. The contract was signed on 17th September 2025, with the services to be provided starting from 1st October 2025 and continuing until 30th September 2029, with the potential for four one-year extensions up to 2033. The total contract value is £65,312, and the documented legal basis is aligned with UK legislation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological services, offering growth potential in the public sector market for SMEs. With the procurement favouring small and medium-sized enterprises, businesses with capabilities in road weather forecasting and a solid track record should find this an appealing opportunity. The contract necessitates expertise to ensure the safety and efficiency of road networks in Rutland during adverse weather conditions. Companies like METDESK LIMITED, who have been successful suppliers, demonstrate that firms with targeted meteorological services and a strong regional presence are well-suited to compete in this space, supported by an evaluation criteria balanced between quality and price.

## Notice

Road weather forecasting to determine whether roads in their area will require treatment to prevent the formation of ice or the settling of snow, such as might impede or endanger traffic on these roads.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to internal review and satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062814-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,312 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METDESK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062814-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 14:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031029-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062814-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031029-2025
  9th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metdesk.com
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/SubmissionsshouldbeviatheEastmidstendersportal
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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