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title: "Science publications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Science publications

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40909d02-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Science publications" contract, initiated by the Met Office based in Exeter, England, has been completed. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as printed matter and related products (CPV code: 22000000). The tender was awarded on 23rd November 2015 with a total contract value of £20,317.83. The contract period ran from 23rd November 2015 to 1st January 2016. The procurement method was categorised as 'Other', and the tender was directed towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it did not target voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in publishing or related services within the printed matter sector. Companies that can provide the necessary goods and have experience working with government contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the Met Office's role as a public buyer, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and quality in science-related publications may find beneficial opportunities for growth.

## Notice

Science publications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f46dfc8-c341-4813-9e3f-f57fd23d7fef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2015 - 1 Jan 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,317 |
| 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 | SPRINGER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f46dfc8-c341-4813-9e3f-f57fd23d7fef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f46dfc8-c341-4813-9e3f-f57fd23d7fef
  1st February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2a17253-a805-485a-bcf5-28ff6b935320
  Science publications

## Provenance

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