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Wiley Journal Renewals

MET OFFICE

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15 Oct 2025 at 08:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Wiley Journal Renewals" focusing on the renewal of journal subscriptions for the year 2026. The tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically journals, and is conducted through a direct procurement method described as below threshold without competition. The procurement process progressed to the awarding stage on 8th October 2025, with the contract commencing from 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026. The contract, valued at £29,158, is intended for delivery within the UK.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in publishing or distributing academic and professional journals, as well as suppliers adept at servicing central government requirements. Organisations positioned in this sector can leverage completed contracts like this to explore future engagements with public authorities such as the Met Office. Although this particular process used a direct award method, it underscores the potential demand for journal-related goods within public sector procurement, providing useful insights for businesses seeking to enter or expand in this market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wiley Journal Renewals

Notice Description

Wiley Journal Renewals 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cce7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065424-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,158 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
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN WILEY & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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