---
title: "UK Public Weather Panel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a7bc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-10-03"
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# UK Public Weather Panel

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a7bc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Met Office, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded with the awarding of the contract titled "UK Public Weather Panel" to HOPKINSVAN MIL. Based in Exeter, the Met Office required a research agency to recruit, maintain, and manage an online participant panel for weather-related services. The procurement was carried out through a limited competition method, below the financial threshold, in the services category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy. The award was made official on 30th September 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 30th September 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services. With a gross contract value of £74,329.50, this project not only elevates the selected company's portfolio but also enhances its market credibility through collaboration with a prominent public sector entity like the Met Office. Businesses that possess expertise in developing and managing research panels, along with robust online facilitation capabilities, are particularly well-suited for such contracts, enabling them to expand their service offerings in the public sector space.

## Notice

The research agency will be required to recruit and maintain participants, keeping in regular contact with them throughout the duration of the panel The research agency will be required to manage and run the panel, providing the necessary software and facilitators to do this online.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062077-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,941 |

## 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 | HOPKINSVAN MIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 10:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062077-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062077-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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