Award

Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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10 Jun 2021 at 10:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed a procurement process for a Master Services Agreement titled "Subscription", classified under the CPV code 79980000 for subscription services. This direct procurement method utilised a single tender action, and the contract was valued at £38,693. The contract period commenced on 14th September 2020 and concluded on 13th September 2021. This procurement process was based in London, United Kingdom, and relevant key dates included the contract award on 14th September 2020 and the publication of the award notice on 10th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the subscription services sector, particularly those that can deliver high-quality services under a Master Services Agreement. Companies that specialise in providing subscription-based platforms, digital content delivery, or software as a service (SaaS) may find it beneficial to engage in similar future procurement activities. The nature of the direct procurement suggests that agile and innovative service providers could compete effectively, enhancing their potential for growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription

Notice Description

Master Services Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62931e88-d732-4f26-8012-3d9707d3454d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263cc06b-fbc7-4070-82f9-91320f584e72
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

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,693 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,693 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2021 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 1AF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S&P GLOBAL PLATTS

Further Information

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