Award

Award of PA Mediapoint Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

11 Feb 2022 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) awarding a contract for the PA Mediapoint Services, a subscription service categorised under the CPV code 79980000. This award follows a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract commenced on 4th February 2022 and will conclude on 31st May 2022. The relevant parties include the DfTc as the buyer and The Press Association Ltd as the awarded supplier, based in London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the information services sector, particularly those specialising in subscription-based services. Companies that can deliver high-quality media and data services may find it advantageous to engage with the DfTc in future tenders. Given that the procurement process involved a direct award, businesses that demonstrate proven reliability and expertise in similar contracts are well-positioned to compete for upcoming opportunities within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Award of PA Mediapoint Services

Notice Description

Award of PA Mediapoint on-line information service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70262a3d-9437-4568-a520-a97eafa66e50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66f6e27-b323-40b5-9825-7ed26c448c80
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2022 - 31 May 2022 1-6 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
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

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