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title: "Commercial publication subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6fce648-cf22-43f3-b14f-95f62c4ecd13"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-04-28"
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# Commercial publication subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6fce648-cf22-43f3-b14f-95f62c4ecd13

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## Summary

The procurement process for a subscription to scientific journals and publications was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the industry category of official journals, with a total value of £95,275. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action, which is typically employed for contracts below a certain threshold. The award was published on 28 April 2020, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 19 December 2019. The contract period runs from 20 December 2019 to 31 December 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the publishing and scientific research sectors, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer subscription services to academic journals or related publications would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector procurement can facilitate business growth and establish long-term relationships with governmental agencies like the Met Office.

## Notice

Subscription to scientific journals and publications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dfc325-6f4f-4ee8-bc8a-f4009dfa988b |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,275 |
| 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211100 - Official journals

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2020 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dfc325-6f4f-4ee8-bc8a-f4009dfa988b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dfc325-6f4f-4ee8-bc8a-f4009dfa988b
  28th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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