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Reference library subscription

MET OFFICE

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26 Feb 2021 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Reference library subscription," which pertains to subscription services within the legal services industry. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2020, with a total value of £10,527. The contract period runs from 3rd December 2020 to 7th December 2021. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action, and the delivery address for the services is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in subscription services and legal resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible due to its direct procurement process. Companies with a robust capability to offer online reference libraries or related services are well-suited to compete, potentially leading to further engagements with a significant public sector organisation like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reference library subscription

Notice Description

Online reference library for legal services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdb0ad0a-5317-4197-a4f7-2989030e9af8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b4e88f-d4c9-4808-ba27-c48fd67b603c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,527 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,527 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2020 - 7 Dec 2021 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

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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