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title: "Scientific Journal Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44a9d514-08f7-4631-b254-ec397ed56a4f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-11-04"
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# Scientific Journal Subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44a9d514-08f7-4631-b254-ec397ed56a4f

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## Summary

The procurement process for a scientific journal subscription has been completed by the Met Office, a prominent meteorological organisation based in Exeter, England. The contract, awarded on 13 August 2019, involved a direct procurement method classified under the CPV code for journals, with a total value of £17,598. The subscription covers an online journal package for services and commenced on 14 August 2019, set to run until 31 December 2020. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in academic journals and publishing services to engage with UK public sector entities. Businesses that provide comprehensive journal subscriptions and online resource management would particularly benefit from targeting future contracts of similar nature, especially those equipped to handle direct procurement processes for public sector requirements.

## Notice

Subscription to online journal package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d74ba6-5263-4053-a9da-6639265ac497 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,598 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,598 |
| 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d74ba6-5263-4053-a9da-6639265ac497

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d74ba6-5263-4053-a9da-6639265ac497
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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