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Access to embargoed news content

CABINET OFFICE

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02 Sep 2025 at 12:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the contracting process for the provision of access to embargoed news content from The Press Association Group Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines" and is specific to services in the United Kingdom. The process was carried out through an open procurement method, characterised by an open procedure below the threshold. The contract, valued at £39,338.25, commenced on 1st March 2023 and is set to end on 28th February 2026, with the award being marked as active since 28th February 2023. The procurement stage is now complete, as of the latest update on 2nd September 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, notably for large companies capable of delivering real-time access to extensive digital content. Suppliers with robust online platforms, offering advanced functionalities like keyword search and user management capabilities, will find this tender particularly lucrative. Although originally requiring the bidding from larger corporations, the opportunity remains a benchmark for companies seeking to establish themselves with government procurement entities like the Cabinet Office. This contract highlights the importance of scalability and technical proficiency in digital content delivery and management, appealing to businesses that focus on persistent digital platform services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to embargoed news content

Notice Description

The Authority requires access to Press Association content, including content under Embargo via the Press Association's Mediapoint platform. The Authority requires real-time access to Press Association content, including content under embargo. The content should be available as soon as it goes live on the Press Association newswire. The Authority requires that the content should be made available on an online platform which has functionality to search for stories by keyword and group by topic. The authority requires that the supplier must provide access for 100 users to the online platform delivering Press Association contract. The authority requires always-on (24-7) access to the online platform on which Press Association and embargoed Press Association news content is to be delivered. The authority requires self-service access to add and remove users from the list of those authorised to use the platform and/or a point of contact to add and remove authorised users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5af449eb-d2c1-4064-9fa5-21e84a5f266d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9c76a6-cf87-4660-9665-174490c31029
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,338 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 3-4 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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 GROUP

Further Information

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