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Elsevier Journal subscription

MET OFFICE

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18 Mar 2024 at 17:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for an Elsevier Journal subscription, valued at £93,996.01. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The procurement stage was completed with the tender deadline set at December 1, 2023. The contract was awarded on December 20, 2023, to ELSEVIER B.V., with the contract details available on Contracts Finder.

This tender for the Elsevier Journal subscription by the Met Office presents an opportunity for suppliers of software packages and information systems. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those with expertise in high-tech subscriptions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, awarded to ELSEVIER B.V., indicates a specific technical requirement for which there was no alternative service available, making it a niche opportunity for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elsevier Journal subscription

Notice Description

Elsevier Journal subscription. Single tendered as Elsevier hold proprietary rights and there is no service available to meet the specific technical requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6d5ead0-2119-4647-ac92-38f723cbc68d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bab96e0-975a-4262-a384-621c56c706b4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£93,996 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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