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Press Association Newswire Subscription 2021/2022

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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12 Apr 2021 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed the tender process for the "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2021/2022". This procurement falls under the subscription services category, with a total value of £22,212.48. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022. This procurement was executed via a direct method, specifically through a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 31 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those that can provide media or news-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar opportunities, as they may find compatible contracts within the DCMS's future procurement strategies. Engaging in this sector can facilitate growth by establishing relationships with government bodies and expanding service offerings within the media landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Press Association Newswire Subscription 2021/2022

Notice Description

DCMS requires the renewal of its subscription for PA Newswire. This is the UK's national news agency, which provides a 24/7 newsfeed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51a9f381-54b4-4230-a31c-a15842379c0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a17de80-0124-4834-9641-b9e6b7319c6d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,212 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,212 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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