# PL0213 Weather Forecasting

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Worcestershire County Council](/buyers/worcestershire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Metdesk Ltd
- Award value: £111,000
- Tender value: £111,000
- Award date: 23 September 2026
- Published: 30 October 2026
- Contract start: 20 September 2026
- Contract end: 31 May 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 835d01fd-8182-4a21-8573-21020ebcc1f0-919855
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d29ff6fc-a56c-4222-b16a-a4f3ca58c28a

## Description

Weather forecasting services The services include but are not limited to Highways Winter Service Weather Forecasting\. The contract requires a supplier who will bring their experience and innovative solutions to deliver added value\. In order to achieve this we would expect our suppliers to: o Deliver services to optimum time, quality and cost efficiency o Deliver continuous improvement founded upon agreed performance and benchmarking criteria o Promote and sustain an open, co-operative and business-like culture o Integrate public and private sector skills in delivering services o Support the Authority's capability and promote core skills development o Have clear lines of communication and accountability o Support the Authority's goal to improve service delivery and innovation Additional information: Worcestershire County Council wishes to advise that the contract for Weather Forecasting Services \(Procurement Reference: IT-336-3430-WCC 00003430\) awarded to MetDesk Limited has been varied by mutual agreement\. The original contract term was due to expire in September 2026\. Following the execution of a Deed of Variation, the contract term has been extended to 31 May 2029 to ensure the continued provision of weather forecasting and highways winter service forecasting services\. The scope of the services remains unchanged\. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain in full force and effect\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835d01fd-8182-4a21-8573-21020ebcc1f0-919855)