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Scientific publications subscription

MET OFFICE

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07 Jan 2021 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for a scientific publications subscription service, valued at £95,500. This contract falls under the industry category of journals and was classified as a direct procurement method through a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 21st September 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021. The tender was officially awarded on 20th September 2020, with the relevant documentation published on 7th January 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the subscription services sector, particularly those offering scientific or academic publications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from competing for contracts of this nature, focusing on innovative solutions that can meet the needs of large organisations like the Met Office. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate growth for firms capable of delivering high-quality content aggregation and subscription management services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific publications subscription

Notice Description

Scientific publications subscription service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee0b5aca-76bd-4a0a-9051-4e5aa28b5f56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d88fa47-a0a6-4b6a-9da5-788ff39a39e6
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

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

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 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
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

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (US

Further Information

Notice Documents

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