Award

Argus Electricity Price Database 5 year subscription

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 09:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed the procurement process for a five-year subscription to the Argus Electricity Price Database. The process falls under the 'Publishing services' category (CPV code 79970000) and was conducted through a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £42,500, covers services to be rendered from 1 January 2025 to 1 January 2030. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with the award made official on 17 December 2024. The project's delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically London, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electricity price data and market analysis, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive and reliable subscription services. While this tender was secured by Argus Media Limited, other similar contracts could benefit companies with a robust database solution in the energy sector. Large-scale enterprises with experience in publishing services and data provision, as well as those looking to expand their client base to include sizeable governmental entities, would find such opportunities beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Argus Electricity Price Database 5 year subscription

Notice Description

Argus Electricity Price Database 5 year subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18657ecd-24d8-43cc-aae3-b16bf4e20c6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b376a5-8ba5-47e8-a423-4e8e1bff14af
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

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 Over 5 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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
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

ARGUS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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