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TRA - Subscription to Financial Times

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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06 Apr 2023 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a corporate subscription to the Financial Times website. The procurement stage was completed with a value of £19,351.50 under a direct procurement method. The contract period runs from October 4, 2022, to October 3, 2025, offering opportunities in the IT services sector.

This tender for the Financial Times subscription can benefit businesses in the IT services industry, especially those providing consulting, software development, or internet support. Businesses interested in providing tailored corporate services for digital content consumption could explore potential collaborations with the Department for International Trade.

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Notice Title

TRA - Subscription to Financial Times

Notice Description

A corporate subscription to the Financial Times website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902c4bfd-e7c6-431b-b15a-a5c701821a7f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,351 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,351 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2022 - 3 Oct 2025 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

FINANCIAL TIMES

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