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Scientific Journal Subscription

MET OFFICE

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04 Nov 2019 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a scientific journal subscription has been completed by the Met Office, a prominent meteorological organisation based in Exeter, England. The contract, awarded on 13 August 2019, involved a direct procurement method classified under the CPV code for journals, with a total value of £17,598. The subscription covers an online journal package for services and commenced on 14 August 2019, set to run until 31 December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in academic journals and publishing services to engage with UK public sector entities. Businesses that provide comprehensive journal subscriptions and online resource management would particularly benefit from targeting future contracts of similar nature, especially those equipped to handle direct procurement processes for public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific Journal Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to online journal package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44a9d514-08f7-4631-b254-ec397ed56a4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d74ba6-5263-4053-a9da-6639265ac497
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,598 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,598 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 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

SPRINGER CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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