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Web of science journals

MET OFFICE

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17 Feb 2025 at 07:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for "Web of Science Journals" under the industry category of Journals (CPV code: 22211000). This procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The process, now in the award stage, details a contract valued at £118,873.49 GBP, set to commence on 1st January 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2025. The contract pertains to the delivery of goods in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the primary category being goods. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24th December 2024 and the published award date of 17th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that supply scientific journals, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as specified by the suitability requirements. The contract with CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK) LTD, a large-scale supplier, highlights the potential for businesses to secure similar contracts with prominent public sector organisations such as the Met Office. Companies specialising in scholarly publications and capable of servicing the South West region would find this tender particularly advantageous for growing their business and expanding their portfolio of government clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web of science journals

Notice Description

Web of science journals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45b54e65-6a82-4064-8626-238631f0d7fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8524ad25-afaa-4e77-bafe-a957b6e5f51b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,873 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,873 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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