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title: "Digital publications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# Digital publications

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1c486a5-44cd-4967-9b1c-849708dba92c

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for providing digital publications under the title "Digital publications". This procurement, categorised under IT services (CPV code 72000000), was conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct single tender action due to its value of £25,589, which is below the threshold for more extensive competitive processes. The tender period concluded on 15 October 2021, with the contract period running from 1 November 2021 to 31 December 2022. The award for this contract was published on 5 April 2022.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. Businesses that are capable of delivering digital publication solutions may find this tender particularly suitable, as the Met Office is an established buyer within the public sector. Competitors would benefit from understanding the requirements outlined in the contract and identifying how their services align with the needs of the Met Office.

## Notice

Digital publications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7b9c96-8569-4b04-93bc-586a7e2185b9 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,589 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,589 |
| 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 NATURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7b9c96-8569-4b04-93bc-586a7e2185b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7b9c96-8569-4b04-93bc-586a7e2185b9
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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