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Financial Times Online

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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02 Dec 2021 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority in London has successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Financial Times Online," valued at £94,770. This single tender action, classified under the CPV category of newspapers and subscription services, aims to secure continued access to the content provided by the Financial Times Group Limited. The contract period began on 1 December 2021 and will conclude on 30 November 2023. The tender period officially closed on 25 November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media and information services sector, particularly those specialising in content delivery and subscription services. Companies adept at managing digital content and services would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes in the future. The successful supplier, The Financial Times Ltd, demonstrates the potential for growth in this competitive market, underscoring the need for businesses to enhance their capabilities and offerings in order to compete for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Financial Times Online

Notice Description

Provision of a contract to ensure continued access to the content provided and hosted by the Financial Times Group Limited, which is only available from the proprietor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2787efa3-c9ab-4077-9145-6c0319649c60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4afa1a5-0624-4c42-aaf2-f4657bdcad58
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,770 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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