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title: "Scientific Publication Subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-01-26"
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# Scientific Publication Subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce83eba6-3f7a-4d0e-89c5-28eb3799c50c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office involves a contract for a Scientific Publication Subscription, classified under the CPV code 22211000 for journals. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action due to the contract value of £22,000, which falls below the threshold for competitive bidding. This contract has a duration starting from October 24, 2020, to December 31, 2021, with the tender period having closed on October 23, 2020. The geographical focus of the delivery is in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in academic or scientific publishing services. Businesses engaged in providing journal subscriptions or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The involvement of a prominent buyer like the Met Office indicates a potential for high-value contracts that can support broader business operations and professional service offerings in the sector.

## Notice

Scientific publication subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85280338-c412-4b85-8893-2d88b36327bf |
| 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 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85280338-c412-4b85-8893-2d88b36327bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85280338-c412-4b85-8893-2d88b36327bf
  26th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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