---
title: "Contract for placement of overseas contractors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058081"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# Contract for placement of overseas contractors

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058081

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK. The procurement, titled "Contract for placement of overseas contractors," falls under the industry category of supply services of office personnel. The amendments to the contract were last updated on 30th April 2026, with an extension option starting from 1st July 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027, valued at £192,000 gross. The process involves direct procurement without competition and has gone through various stages, including contract awards and amendments, with significant dates such as the amendment published on 30th April 2026 and previous amendments noted on 4th February 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing and managing contingent labour, specifically overseas contractors. Businesses equipped with expertise in project management and talent placement in an international context, particularly those specialising in the supply of office personnel services, would be well-positioned to compete. The process allows for the procurement of additional services as specified in the contract, which may appeal to large-scale suppliers like WA Consultants, who have been previously awarded contracts by the Met Office. Additionally, the built-in contract extension options present potential for sustained business growth through ongoing engagement with the Met Office.

## Notice

Contract for contingent labour - overseas contractors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040161-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,197 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WA CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 15:58 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040161-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:15 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009932-2026
- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045727-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040161-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009932-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045727-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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