Award

Press Association Subscription

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

26 Mar 2018 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Press Association Subscription", aimed at providing 24-hour access to an online newswire service. This contract falls within the subscription services category and is valued at £77,250. The contract period commences on 1st April 2018 and will continue until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 22nd March 2018. The services will be made available in various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in news services and information technology. The use of a direct procurement method suggests that the project is likely to have less competition, making it easier for qualified companies to secure a contract. Large-scale and established firms, like The Press Association Limited, are likely to compete, but there may also be opportunities for innovative small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide similar services or enhancements to the subscription model. Engaging in this procurement process could thus be a pathway for growth in the competitive news service sector.

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Notice Title

Press Association Subscription

Notice Description

Access to an online newswire service providing 24 hour access to breaking news stories, including International, National and Regional news stories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b34d1b-eab2-4bb1-a142-b7de99b61f86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£77,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION

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