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title: "Scientific publications subscription"
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# Scientific publications subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee0b5aca-76bd-4a0a-9051-4e5aa28b5f56

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for a scientific publications subscription service, valued at £95,500. This contract falls under the industry category of journals and was classified as a direct procurement method through a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 21st September 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021. The tender was officially awarded on 20th September 2020, with the relevant documentation published on 7th January 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the subscription services sector, particularly those offering scientific or academic publications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from competing for contracts of this nature, focusing on innovative solutions that can meet the needs of large organisations like the Met Office. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate growth for firms capable of delivering high-quality content aggregation and subscription management services.

## Notice

Scientific publications subscription service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d88fa47-a0a6-4b6a-9da5-788ff39a39e6 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,500 |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d88fa47-a0a6-4b6a-9da5-788ff39a39e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d88fa47-a0a6-4b6a-9da5-788ff39a39e6
  7th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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