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Commercial publications

MET OFFICE

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11 Jan 2023 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in EXETER, England, has completed a procurement process for Commercial publications. The tender, with ID P111478, falls under the main procurement category of services within the Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security industry classification. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract value is £27,128 GBP. The tender period ended on 28th November 2022, with the contract period running from 12th December 2022 to 31st December 2023.

This procurement process by the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, to engage in providing commercial publications services. Companies with expertise in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contracting authority seeks to work with suppliers who can deliver high-quality services within the specified contract period, fostering growth opportunities for responsive businesses in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Commercial publications

Notice Description

Commercial publications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d53fafd0-6e36-4862-ac26-80331fb0a9b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04669242-4751-469e-8e54-02c0813baeb4
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,128 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,128 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 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
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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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