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Financial Times Online

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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07 May 2020 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Competition and Markets Authority, which has awarded a contract titled "Financial Times Online" in the services sector, specifically subscription services. The contract, valued at £50,436, is located in London, England. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 3rd December 2019 to 1st December 2021. The tender period concluded on 6th November 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the media and information services industry, particularly those offering online subscription services. Companies that specialise in news coverage, financial analysis, or digital content archiving may find this a fitting avenue to explore, especially as the contract focuses on providing crucial resources for understanding UK and global markets. Collaboration with the Competition and Markets Authority may also pave the way for future contracts within the public sector, enhancing business growth potential.

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Notice Title

Financial Times Online

Notice Description

The Financial Times is an essential resource due to its extensive coverage of both UK and Global Markets. In addition to the daily news available in print copy, this online service allows users to search online across archived FT content covering Financial, economic and business news and analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1400f1d9-ecda-4c41-a7bb-6701bfe13acd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424daefd-3c50-452d-8ae4-214b4f1da422
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,436 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,436 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2019 - 1 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Heins Chuungwe
Contact Email
heins.chuungwe@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07435719124

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FINANCIAL TIMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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