Award

Digital publications

MET OFFICE

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Award

05 Apr 2022 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for providing digital publications under the title "Digital publications". This procurement, categorised under IT services (CPV code 72000000), was conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct single tender action due to its value of £25,589, which is below the threshold for more extensive competitive processes. The tender period concluded on 15 October 2021, with the contract period running from 1 November 2021 to 31 December 2022. The award for this contract was published on 5 April 2022.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. Businesses that are capable of delivering digital publication solutions may find this tender particularly suitable, as the Met Office is an established buyer within the public sector. Competitors would benefit from understanding the requirements outlined in the contract and identifying how their services align with the needs of the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Digital publications

Notice Description

Digital publications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1c486a5-44cd-4967-9b1c-849708dba92c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7b9c96-8569-4b04-93bc-586a7e2185b9
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,589 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,589 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 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

SPRINGER NATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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