Award

Commercial publication subscription

MET OFFICE

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Award

28 Apr 2020 at 11:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a subscription to scientific journals and publications was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the industry category of official journals, with a total value of £95,275. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action, which is typically employed for contracts below a certain threshold. The award was published on 28 April 2020, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 19 December 2019. The contract period runs from 20 December 2019 to 31 December 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the publishing and scientific research sectors, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer subscription services to academic journals or related publications would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector procurement can facilitate business growth and establish long-term relationships with governmental agencies like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial publication subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to scientific journals and publications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6fce648-cf22-43f3-b14f-95f62c4ecd13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dfc325-6f4f-4ee8-bc8a-f4009dfa988b
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211100 - Official journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,275 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 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

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (US

Further Information

Notice Documents

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