Award

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - FINANCIAL TIMES SUBSCRIPTION

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 Oct 2024 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process titled "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - FINANCIAL TIMES SUBSCRIPTION" under the industry category of printed matter and related products. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action (below threshold), awarded directly to Financial Times Limited, a large-scale business. The contract, valued at £25,231.35, commenced on 11 October 2024 and will end on 5 August 2025, with services delivered to London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services and publication-related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services category can leverage such opportunities to engage with high-profile governmental entities like the Ministry of Defence. Although this specific tender has concluded, similar future opportunities could encourage businesses aiming to expand their client base in the public sector to monitor and participate in these procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - FINANCIAL TIMES SUBSCRIPTION

Notice Description

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - FINANCIAL TIMES SUBSCRIPTION

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d2eabff-997e-4084-8d70-d7756f8520c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e390dd5e-2c49-45c3-b985-2fdaf210468b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,231 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,231 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 5 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
christine.barclay270@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL TIMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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