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title: "Science publication subscription"
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# Science publication subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95e8a8e8-a104-43ff-b3cb-6d67bddbb6c7

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a procurement process for a subscription to publishing services, specifically the renewal of a science publication subscription, valued at £77,559. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 16 November 2018. The contract is effective from 19 November 2018 and runs until 31 December 2019, categorised under the CPV code 79970000 for Publishing services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in publishing and subscription services, particularly those that can offer specialised content that aligns with scientific needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors may find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement process favoured smaller businesses, while larger firms such as Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC were also able to compete. Firms offering innovative publishing solutions, research databases, or related services could strategically position themselves for future procurements or partnerships within this contract framework.

## Notice

Renewal of publication subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848de09b-e24d-4977-8d35-e3634f87c91d |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,559 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,559 |
| 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 | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (US |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848de09b-e24d-4977-8d35-e3634f87c91d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848de09b-e24d-4977-8d35-e3634f87c91d
  18th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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