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Scientific Journal Subscription

MET OFFICE

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12 Mar 2019 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a tender issued by the Met Office for a "Scientific Journal Subscription," classified under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The tender period ended on 4th December 2018, and the awarded contract, valued at £16,635, has a contract period that commenced on 1st January 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2019. This was a direct procurement using a single tender action, as it fell below the threshold, and the delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scholarly publishing and journal subscriptions, to engage with the Met Office. Companies that offer services related to scientific literature access and digital resource management would find this contract pertinent. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts within this category, as the specific procurement suitability indicates an openness to SME participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific Journal Subscription

Notice Description

License agreement for access to journals for scientific purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7c73f12-dab3-4626-a571-cee42f6dcf3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b15a86d-e699-4566-9ace-48d689972694
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

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 months
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
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

SPRINGER CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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