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    ContractsMet Office Academic Partnership Joint Chair Services - University of Reading FY26-27
    Awarded contract

    Met Office Academic Partnership Joint Chair Services - University of Reading FY26-27

    Awarded
    £50k
    Published 16 Sept 2026

    Met Office Academic Partnership is seeking Joint Chair Services from the University of Reading for FY26-27 under the Science Delivery Framework 2 agreement.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 16 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £50k
    Published 16 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £50,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • UR
      UNIVERSITY OF READING
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 month ago.

    16 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a call-off contract opportunity under the Met Office Academic Partnership Science Delivery Framework 2. The University of Reading seeks to provide Joint Chair Services through Lot 1 of the framework. This contract is designed to facilitate collaborative research and academic leadership between the Met Office and the University, supporting joint research initiatives and knowledge exchange. Suppliers and academic institutions interested in delivering joint chair services should note that this opportunity operates under an established framework agreement with specific terms, conditions, and service requirements outlined in the Met Office Academic Partnership documentation. The contract period covers FY2026-27.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0773da

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