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Scientific Publication Subscription

MET OFFICE

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26 Jan 2021 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office involves a contract for a Scientific Publication Subscription, classified under the CPV code 22211000 for journals. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action due to the contract value of £22,000, which falls below the threshold for competitive bidding. This contract has a duration starting from October 24, 2020, to December 31, 2021, with the tender period having closed on October 23, 2020. The geographical focus of the delivery is in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in academic or scientific publishing services. Businesses engaged in providing journal subscriptions or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The involvement of a prominent buyer like the Met Office indicates a potential for high-value contracts that can support broader business operations and professional service offerings in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific Publication Subscription

Notice Description

Scientific publication subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce83eba6-3f7a-4d0e-89c5-28eb3799c50c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85280338-c412-4b85-8893-2d88b36327bf
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2020 - 31 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

SPRINGER NATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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