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title: "Commercial publications"
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# Commercial publications

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d53fafd0-6e36-4862-ac26-80331fb0a9b9

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in EXETER, England, has completed a procurement process for Commercial publications. The tender, with ID P111478, falls under the main procurement category of services within the Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security industry classification. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract value is £27,128 GBP. The tender period ended on 28th November 2022, with the contract period running from 12th December 2022 to 31st December 2023.

This procurement process by the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, to engage in providing commercial publications services. Companies with expertise in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contracting authority seeks to work with suppliers who can deliver high-quality services within the specified contract period, fostering growth opportunities for responsive businesses in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Commercial publications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04669242-4751-469e-8e54-02c0813baeb4 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,128 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04669242-4751-469e-8e54-02c0813baeb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04669242-4751-469e-8e54-02c0813baeb4
  11th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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