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Active Travel England- Newswire Service 24/25

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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20 Aug 2024 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded a procurement process for the "Active Travel England- Newswire Service 24/25," classified under the industry category of news-agency services. The process utilised a direct procurement method for a single tender action below threshold. The tender was valued at £10,500 GBP and was awarded on 14th August 2024. The contract period spans from 14th August 2024 to 30th March 2025 and covers various delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in news-agency services, particularly SMEs, to engage with a high-profile government department. Companies with a robust delivery capability across multiple regions and a focus on media and news services would be well-suited to such contracts. Winning such tenders can enhance business credibility, offer stable revenue, and provide a platform to secure further governmental projects. The simplicity of the direct procurement method also suggests an accessible and straightforward tendering opportunity for suitably qualified providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Active Travel England- Newswire Service 24/25

Notice Description

24/25 subscription to Newswire service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a32c156-8201-4579-8e9f-5fd40ba4ac0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e081629b-a381-411e-b3a3-d75170256d19
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2024 - 30 Mar 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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