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Financial Times Subscriptions

CABINET OFFICE

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for a corporate subscription to the Financial Times, aimed at enhancing resources for the Government Communications Service. This tender falls under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, with additional classification as subscription services. The direct procurement method utilised a single tender action, due to its below-threshold nature. With a contract period from 2nd July 2025 to 1st July 2026 and a value of £22,049, this procurement is designated as completed, with the award to Financial Times being made active on the 2nd July 2025. The service location is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within subscription services or media industries, given its direct procurement approach. Organisations with expertise in providing high-quality periodicals or subscription-based services stand well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities. The simplicity of single tender action underscores potential advantages for smaller enterprises to compete effectively without the complexities of a heavily contested procurement process.

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Notice Title

Financial Times Subscriptions

Notice Description

Corporate subscription for the Financial Times for Government Communications Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-928a9e05-89ae-484d-9c84-663e2909fb34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b210cebd-49cf-43c0-8c54-b71d451b1ed6
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,049 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,049 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jack.varley@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

FINANCIAL TIMES

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