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Scientific journals subscription

MET OFFICE

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31 Jan 2017 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is located at FitzRoy Road, Exeter, England. The tender, titled "Scientific journals subscription," falls under the printed matter and related products category, with a total value of £87,720.69. The procurement method utilised is categorised as "Other" and the contract period runs from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017. The tender period closed on 1 November 2016, and an award was announced on 2 November 2016, where Thomson Reuters (Scientific) Inc. was selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the academic and scientific publishing sectors, as it relates to the subscription of scientific journals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are able to provide similar services may find this contract appealing. Competing businesses should possess the capability to deliver printed materials and related services efficiently and effectively, enabling them to grow by partnering with a reputable organisation like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Scientific journals subscription

Notice Description

Scientific journals subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c45079c1-7c45-41ea-88f6-31cafd7bf3e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/178d261e-e1dc-4c55-aafd-349dee68a6a8
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
£87,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 6-12 months
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

THOMSON REUTERS (SCIENTIFIC

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