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Subscription to Financial Times 2023-24

UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED

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22 Sep 2023 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Government Investments Limited has awarded a contract for the subscription to the Financial Times 2023-24. The procurement process was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £43,563 GBP, with a contract period starting on September 23, 2023, and ending on September 22, 2024. The subscription service falls under the industry category of newspapers, with the buying organisation located in London at the postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering subscription services, particularly in the newspaper sector, to engage with UK Government Investments Limited. Companies suited for this opportunity should be prepared to provide high-quality subscription services and meet the specific needs outlined in the tender. Understanding the government procurement process and having experience in direct procurement methods will be beneficial for businesses interested in competing for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Subscription to Financial Times 2023-24

Notice Description

Subscription to FT.com 2023-24

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-516ab8e6-ad59-4bed-b25b-f93261f83da2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86b700a-a105-4509-8c80-27f3fc15c5fb
Current Stage
Award
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22210000 - Newspapers

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2024 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
UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1W 8DH
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FINANCIAL TIMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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