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Scientific Journals Collection

MET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Scientific Journals Collection", which falls under the industry category of printed matter and related products. This tender, initiated as a competitive bidding process, concluded its tender period on 24th November 2016, with the contract period running from 25th November 2016 to 31st December 2017. The total value of the contract is £28,171.32, with delivery required in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The awarding of this contract was formalised on 25th November 2016 and was last updated on 6th February 2017.

This opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in educational and scientific publishing, to engage with a prominent governmental buyer. Businesses that can provide comprehensive collections of scientific journals or related printed materials may find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. Competing for this contract can help bolster visibility in the market and foster long-term relationships with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific Journals Collection

Notice Description

Scientific Journals Collection

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a11f91f-3158-4544-8d5e-fc76c64db4bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f110af5a-dd42-4c6d-ac54-113218a35700
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,171 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,171 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 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

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