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MET OFFICE

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15 Oct 2025 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, a central government public authority in Exeter, UK, contracting with Elsevier B.V. for the renewal of Elsevier Journals in 2026. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically dealing with printed matter and related products. This process has been completed, with the procurement stage past tendering and now in the award phase. The contract, titled "Elsevier Journal Renewals 2026", was signed on 8th October 2025 and will run from 9th October 2025 until 2nd September 2026. The procurement method used was below threshold and is currently marked as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses able to provide journals and printed products, with a gross contract value of £117,346. Companies operating at a large scale, like Elsevier B.V., who can deliver goods to the UK, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can foster growth by establishing long-term partnerships with central government bodies like the Met Office, potentially opening avenues for further collaborative ventures in the government procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

Journals

Notice Description

Elsevier Journal Renewals 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065407-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,789 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 2 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

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