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HMT Treasury Online Financial Times Requirement

HM Treasury : HM Treasury

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Summary of the contracting process

The HM Treasury is seeking to fulfil a requirement for online access to the Financial Times through a licence-based service, as outlined in the tender titled "HMT Treasury Online Financial Times Requirement." This contract, which falls under the industry category of subscription services, has a total value of £285,471 and is classified as a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract duration commenced on 2 June 2021 and extends to 1 June 2023, with the tender period officially concluding on 1 June 2021. Delivery addresses span across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, and Wales.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those focused on digital content or licensing solutions. Suitable competitors may include larger enterprises capable of providing extensive access to online databases or publications, as the contract specifically does not favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that can ensure robust service delivery and compliance with licensing requirements will be well-positioned to explore such contracts and enhance their business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMT Treasury Online Financial Times Requirement

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of access to the FT.com via a licence-based service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f403df1-52fb-4c96-b130-cd19fc58f2b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb6d1b5-e3af-4e06-b273-710fb3f3b89d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£285,471 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,471 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2023 1-2 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
HM Treasury : HM Treasury
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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE)

Further Information

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