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Earth & Environmental E-Book Collection 2025

MET OFFICE

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, initiated a procurement process for the "Earth & Environmental E-Book Collection 2025," aimed at enhancing the national meteorological library's resources. Categorised under goods in the industry, this procurement followed a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at 11,795 EUR, was awarded to Springer Nature Limited, a London-based supplier. The process reached the award stage on 13th November 2025, with the contract commencing immediately and set to conclude on 12th November 2026. Delivery of related goods is expected in the UKK region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in the publication and distribution of educational materials, particularly those focusing on environmental sciences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to engage in similar direct procurement methods. By tapping into contracts like this, businesses can expand their service offerings to government organisations and secure long-term growth through consistent contractual opportunities with central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Earth & Environmental E-Book Collection 2025

Notice Description

Purchase of Earth & Environmental E-Book Collection 2025 for the national meteorological library.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073673-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£11,795 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SPRINGER NATURE

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