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title: "Electronic publications subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c992701-961e-4376-8748-608d8b2236ce"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-09-14"
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# Electronic publications subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c992701-961e-4376-8748-608d8b2236ce

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has recently completed a tender titled "Electronic publications subscription". This contract falls under the technical publications category, with a total value of £32,724.36, having been awarded on 11th May 2018. The contract period runs from 14th May 2018 to 21st August 2021. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which was initiated before the threshold limit, concluding on 11th May 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic publication services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their portfolios. Companies that can provide digital subscription services and technical publications should consider engaging with similar procurement processes to leverage the growing demand for digital content solutions. The Met Office's ongoing need for technical publications highlights a potential market for SMEs capable of delivering innovative electronic publishing and subscription services.

## Notice

Electronic publications subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53836171-14da-4d89-b54b-3dc04ba57282 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 21 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,724 |
| 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 | IHS GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22121000 - Technical publications

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2018 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53836171-14da-4d89-b54b-3dc04ba57282

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53836171-14da-4d89-b54b-3dc04ba57282
  14th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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