Award

Online journal subscription

MET OFFICE

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Award

15 Nov 2019 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a direct tender initiated by the Met Office for the title "Online journal subscription." This procurement falls under the industry category of "services," specifically focusing on official journals (CPV Code: 22211100). The contract is expected to start on 14th August 2019 and remain effective until 31st December 2020. The total contract value is £34,150, and it was awarded on 13th August 2019, marking the completion of the tender process.

This opportunity presents a potential avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in scientific publications or digital journal subscription services. Companies capable of providing innovative and competitive subscription models could find this tender appealing, given its focus on high-quality scientific content for institutions like the Met Office. As the purchasing organisation is a prominent public body, successful engagement in this contract could enhance brand visibility and further opportunities within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Online journal subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to online scientific journal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f72da6be-5dd1-45c0-92f2-ad0ecba71e4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb03327c-9bfb-4b64-be58-1e7eda90fdf9
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

22211100 - Official journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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