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title: "Online journal subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2019-11-15"
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# Online journal subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f72da6be-5dd1-45c0-92f2-ad0ecba71e4c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a direct tender initiated by the Met Office for the title "Online journal subscription." This procurement falls under the industry category of "services," specifically focusing on official journals (CPV Code: 22211100). The contract is expected to start on 14th August 2019 and remain effective until 31st December 2020. The total contract value is £34,150, and it was awarded on 13th August 2019, marking the completion of the tender process.

This opportunity presents a potential avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in scientific publications or digital journal subscription services. Companies capable of providing innovative and competitive subscription models could find this tender appealing, given its focus on high-quality scientific content for institutions like the Met Office. As the purchasing organisation is a prominent public body, successful engagement in this contract could enhance brand visibility and further opportunities within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

Subscription to online scientific journal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb03327c-9bfb-4b64-be58-1e7eda90fdf9 |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,150 |
| 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211100 - Official journals

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2019 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb03327c-9bfb-4b64-be58-1e7eda90fdf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb03327c-9bfb-4b64-be58-1e7eda90fdf9
  15th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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