Award

Electronic publications subscription

MET OFFICE

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Award

14 Sep 2018 at 13:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has recently completed a tender titled "Electronic publications subscription". This contract falls under the technical publications category, with a total value of £32,724.36, having been awarded on 11th May 2018. The contract period runs from 14th May 2018 to 21st August 2021. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which was initiated before the threshold limit, concluding on 11th May 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic publication services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their portfolios. Companies that can provide digital subscription services and technical publications should consider engaging with similar procurement processes to leverage the growing demand for digital content solutions. The Met Office's ongoing need for technical publications highlights a potential market for SMEs capable of delivering innovative electronic publishing and subscription services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic publications subscription

Notice Description

Electronic publications subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c992701-961e-4376-8748-608d8b2236ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53836171-14da-4d89-b54b-3dc04ba57282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

22121000 - Technical publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,724 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,724 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2018 - 21 Aug 2021 3-4 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

IHS GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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