Award

Corporate access to The Economist and Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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14 Feb 2022 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully completed a procurement process for a corporate subscription to The Economist and Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint. This procurement falls under the category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, with a total contract value of £110,400. The procurement was conducted using a direct, single tender action method, and the contract commenced on 1 January 2022, concluding on 31 December 2022. The tender period ended on 30 December 2021.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the media and publishing industry, particularly those that offer subscription-based content or analytical services, to engage with government contracts. Companies that specialise in delivering research, analysis, and subscription models are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Collaborating with government agencies can lead to business growth and expanded market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Corporate access to The Economist and Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint

Notice Description

Corporate Subscription to The Economist and Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06da74d7-8dd3-442a-8e90-ddae59fb5fea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1bdc7a-775e-4e20-b088-70ac757657de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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