---
title: "Library Digitisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0687f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# Library Digitisation

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0687f5

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "Library Digitisation" under the services category. The procurement stage is marked by the awarding of the contract, following a limited competition method below the threshold. The contract related to scanning services will span from 22 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a contract value of £50,000 net. The contract has been awarded to AUTOMATED DOCUMENT SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Livingston, United Kingdom. The legal framework for this tender follows UK legislation as per the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for growth in the document services sector, particularly for SMEs specialising in digital scanning. Businesses that are adept at providing efficient digitisation services can benefit from opportunities created by similar public authority projects. Suppliers with capabilities in the digitisation of library materials or similar competencies are well-positioned to compete in such tenders, enabling them to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and diversify their service offerings.

## Notice

Library digitisation 26-27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036358-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTOMATED DOCUMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79999100 - Scanning services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 06:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036358-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036358-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.autodocs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

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