Award

Newswire Press Association CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

22 May 2023 at 13:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Newswire services to The Press Association Limited with a value of £58,500.99. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023. This contract opportunity falls under the services category and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This award from the Ministry of Defence to The Press Association Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the Software package and information systems industry, especially those providing Newswire services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for competing. Businesses looking to expand their services in the London region should consider leveraging this contract award for potential growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newswire Press Association CF

Notice Description

Notice of the contract award to Press Association Limited for their Newswire services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13e67d9f-8b64-4f51-92a6-a6c392af9f0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e43aea-e2b5-4393-bc31-61a33ae0a26e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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