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title: "Reference library subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdb0ad0a-5317-4197-a4f7-2989030e9af8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-02-26"
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# Reference library subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdb0ad0a-5317-4197-a4f7-2989030e9af8

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## Summary

The Met Office is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Reference library subscription," which pertains to subscription services within the legal services industry. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2020, with a total value of £10,527. The contract period runs from 3rd December 2020 to 7th December 2021. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action, and the delivery address for the services is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in subscription services and legal resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible due to its direct procurement process. Companies with a robust capability to offer online reference libraries or related services are well-suited to compete, potentially leading to further engagements with a significant public sector organisation like the Met Office.

## Notice

Online reference library for legal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b4e88f-d4c9-4808-ba27-c48fd67b603c |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2020 - 7 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,527 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,527 |
| 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 | THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b4e88f-d4c9-4808-ba27-c48fd67b603c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b4e88f-d4c9-4808-ba27-c48fd67b603c
  26th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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