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Online Journal Subscription

MET OFFICE

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26 Feb 2021 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for an Online Journal Subscription with a total value of £26,892. This initiative falls under the goods category and was executed as a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 5th December 2020 and will continue until 31st December 2021. The initial tender period concluded on 4th December 2020, marking the end of the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the sector of online publishing and journal subscriptions. Companies that specialise in providing official journals or related digital resources may find that they meet the requirements for similar future contracts, especially those with a strong capacity to serve public organisations. As the contract was awarded in a direct manner, it may encourage other suppliers to consider how they can align their offerings with the needs of the public sector, showcasing innovative solutions that enhance subscription services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Journal Subscription

Notice Description

Online journal subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-093e7900-f875-45ca-8bc9-cd70e019c6a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a48e2258-e288-408d-8797-b1f6bf8dd2f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211100 - Official journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,892 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,892 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN WILEY & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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