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title: "Legal Service Subscription"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Legal Service Subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f06bfebe-291e-4133-bcd9-73964e924930

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Met Office pertains to a contract for a "Legal Service Subscription," which focuses on the provision of online technical information and support. Classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), this tender is categorised as a direct procurement method, involving a single tender action due to its value of £19,423 GBP, which is below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 16th May 2019 and will conclude on 31st May 2020. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LTD, and the contract notice was published on 5th August 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering legal services and related technical information. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies that can provide innovative legal support solutions or online reference services would find this contract particularly well-suited for their offerings. Engaging in similar projects through the Met Office can help businesses establish reliable client relationships and expand their service portfolios in the legal services industry.

## Notice

Subscription for online technical information reference and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbeeb04-27da-4db0-9033-970abc7460af |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,423 |
| 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2019 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbeeb04-27da-4db0-9033-970abc7460af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbeeb04-27da-4db0-9033-970abc7460af
  5th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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