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Department for Transport Financial Times Group License

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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04 Oct 2023 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a Financial Times Group license through a direct procurement method. The contract period is from 22nd September 2023 to 28th September 2024. The Department for Transport is the buying organisation, located in Great Minster House, London. The industry category is membership organisation services. The tender concluded on 1st September 2023 with a contract value of £20,912.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in membership organisation services. As the procurement method was a single tender action below the threshold, businesses capable of providing specialised services in this category would be well-suited to compete. The Department for Transport and The Financial Times are the key parties involved in this awarded contract, contributing to potential business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Department for Transport Financial Times Group License

Notice Description

Award of Department for Transport Financial Times Group License.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44d1e344-dc06-4e8a-9232-493de0d1fb4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca56a1-bb7c-4f04-a119-fe7837cd14ea
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2023 - 28 Sep 2024 1-2 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Department for Transport
Contact Email
costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FINANCIAL TIMES

Further Information

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