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Legal Service Subscription

MET OFFICE

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05 Aug 2019 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Met Office pertains to a contract for a "Legal Service Subscription," which focuses on the provision of online technical information and support. Classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), this tender is categorised as a direct procurement method, involving a single tender action due to its value of £19,423 GBP, which is below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 16th May 2019 and will conclude on 31st May 2020. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LTD, and the contract notice was published on 5th August 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering legal services and related technical information. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies that can provide innovative legal support solutions or online reference services would find this contract particularly well-suited for their offerings. Engaging in similar projects through the Met Office can help businesses establish reliable client relationships and expand their service portfolios in the legal services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Service Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription for online technical information reference and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f06bfebe-291e-4133-bcd9-73964e924930
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbeeb04-27da-4db0-9033-970abc7460af
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,423 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,423 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 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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