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Springer Journal subscription

MET OFFICE

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20 Mar 2024 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for a Springer Journals subscription with SPRINGER NATURE LIMITED. The procurement process was a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £28,778. The tender was for software package and information systems services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

This procurement offers opportunities for SMEs that can provide bespoke technical solutions in the software and information systems category. Businesses with expertise in subscription services tailored to proprietary requirements could find this tender suitable. The Met Office led the procurement process, selecting SPRINGER NATURE LIMITED as the supplier, indicating a focus on high-quality service provision within the industry category. The tender closed on December 15, 2023, with the contract officially starting on January 1, 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Springer Journal subscription

Notice Description

Springer Journals subscription, single tendered due to proprietary rights. No other supplier can meet the bespoke technical requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3d3fe04-6a63-4133-a752-9c275fa16c02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f3138b-ba5f-4c6d-88e2-9bc7b0be2bf6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,778 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,778 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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 NATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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