Scope
Reference
WCC 22199
Description
The winter service requires a weather forecaster in place to monitor weather conditions and advise on forecast to allow WCC winter decision makers to make an informed decision on winter actions. The weather forecaster produces reports based on multiple weather models and our local weather stations to ensure the forecast is relevant to the Warwickshire Road network. The forecaster also provides a decision board to record and send out details of the winter decision by email/text and social media.
Contract 1. Weather forecasting services for winter maintenance
Supplier
Contract value
- £326,228 excluding VAT
- £391,473 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 September 2025
Contract dates
- 12 September 2025 to 11 September 2030
- Possible extension to 11 August 2032
- 6 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract term is 5 years with a maximum possible extension period of up to 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Any related items connected to winter weather forecasting may be bought on this contract.
CPV classifications
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Portal Service Availability | The availability of the Service to all users. Availability may be defined as access to service for all users with no Service Level Failure during Service Hours i.e., 24 hours a day, 7 days per week... |
| Incident response and resolution time | Warwickshire County Council receives a response and resolution to an Incident that has been logged via the Appropriate Channels (e.g., Service Desk, email) |
| Forecasting accuracy | Supplier must ensure accurate forecasting at all times. |
| Invoicing accuracy | Supplier must ensure invoicing accuracies at all times. |
| Delivery of tendered social value commitments | The Supplier shall achieve or exceed the Social Value delivery as per their tendered response. |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
METDESK LIMITED
- Companies House: 08282087
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLM-6863-ZMWZ
Hale Court Hale Road
Aylesbury
HP22 6NJ
United Kingdom
Email: TransportSales@metdesk.com
Website: http://www.metdesk.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Weather forecasting services for winter maintenance
Contracting authority
Warwickshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTN-5446-NMXW
Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4SA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government