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Press Association Newswire Subscription 2022/2023

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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06 Apr 2022 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for a subscription service titled "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2022/2023". The contract, valued at £23,787.39, represents the renewal of services from the UK's national news agency, PA Newswire. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, which took place below the threshold. The procurement period ended on 11 March 2022, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2022 and running until 31 March 2023. This initiative is classified under the subscription services industry category and is located in London, SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media and communications sectors, particularly those providing subscription services and related digital content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to consider such contracts, as they allow for impactful engagement with established public sector clients. Competing businesses would benefit from showcasing their capabilities in news delivery and subscription management to leverage similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Press Association Newswire Subscription 2022/2023

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires the renewal of its subscription for PA Newswire. This is the UK's national news agency, which provides a 24/7 newsfeed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69f82ebe-e8ce-417e-ad4c-6f8b934f2a95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edcb731d-0b30-4683-9dd8-0936b6cb54ae
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
£23,787 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,787 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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