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title: "Scientific eJournal Package"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-01-02"
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# Scientific eJournal Package

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-179ca63a-37bf-4e3d-9773-23d9fa6780f2

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## Summary

The Met Office conducted a public procurement process for the procurement of a "Scientific eJournal Package", classified under the CPV code for official journals (22211100). This contract, valued at £78,784, involved a single tender action as it was below the threshold, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 27 September 2019 and a contract period from 28 September 2019 to 1 January 2020. The procurement occurred in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract has been awarded to ELSEVIER B.V.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the academic publishing and scientific journal sectors, particularly for those that can supply similar scholarly resources. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in scientific publishing may find this a valuable avenue for growth, providing a chance to establish relationships with major clients like the Met Office and enhance their visibility within the government procurement spectrum.

## Notice

Series of Scientific journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6adbf826-beb5-4982-88fe-84b919420ddc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,784 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,784 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211100 - Official journals

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2020 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6adbf826-beb5-4982-88fe-84b919420ddc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6adbf826-beb5-4982-88fe-84b919420ddc
  2nd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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