Award

Renewal of electronic journal subscription

MET OFFICE

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Award

18 Feb 2019 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which has initiated a tender for the renewal of an electronic journal subscription, classified under electronic information services. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, and the award for this contract, valued at £33,187, was completed on 7th November 2018. The contract period commenced on 8th November 2018 and will last until 31st December 2019. The service is being delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Exeter.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the electronic information services sector to expand their offerings with public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electronic information services or similar fields will find this a valuable opportunity to compete. Engaging with the Met Office could lead to further contracts, thus providing a platform for business growth and reinforcing market presence in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Renewal of electronic journal subscription

Notice Description

Renewal of electronic journal access subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95717b91-53c4-4358-a1bd-c66b8469f6c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414db10e-4bc0-43a8-9cdc-d0966133a53e
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64216200 - Electronic information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,187 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,187 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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