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Science publication subscription

MET OFFICE

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18 Feb 2019 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a procurement process for a subscription to publishing services, specifically the renewal of a science publication subscription, valued at £77,559. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 16 November 2018. The contract is effective from 19 November 2018 and runs until 31 December 2019, categorised under the CPV code 79970000 for Publishing services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in publishing and subscription services, particularly those that can offer specialised content that aligns with scientific needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors may find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement process favoured smaller businesses, while larger firms such as Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC were also able to compete. Firms offering innovative publishing solutions, research databases, or related services could strategically position themselves for future procurements or partnerships within this contract framework.

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Notice Title

Science publication subscription

Notice Description

Renewal of publication subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95e8a8e8-a104-43ff-b3cb-6d67bddbb6c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848de09b-e24d-4977-8d35-e3634f87c91d
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,559 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,559 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 (US

Further Information

Notice Documents

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