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DBT - Politico Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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16 May 2023 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade awarded a contract for 'DBT - Politico Subscription' to Politico for the provision of media coverage through an annual subscription. The contract falls under the industry category of Newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The contract value is £30,346 in GBP. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from April 20, 2023, to April 20, 2025. The tender period ended on April 13, 2023, and the contract was awarded on April 20, 2023. The delivery addresses are in London, United Kingdom with postal code SW1A 2HQ.

This contract with the Department for International Trade can create opportunities for businesses involved in providing media services related to global trade policy and political activity. Businesses specializing in the provision of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines could compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract was awarded to Politico, a large-scale supplier based in Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. The Department for International Trade is the buying organization in this procurement process, and they can be contacted at commercialddat@trade.gov.uk for further details.

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Notice Title

DBT - Politico Subscription

Notice Description

TRA and DBT awarded this contract to Politico for the provision of media coverage through their annual subscription. We awarded to Politico because they provide us with wide insight into global trade policy and political activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c90549b-14cc-4c35-a6ea-1bacfbcfa219
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae5d237-0be6-4f9a-b209-e4b3d07a5bd4
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,346 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,346 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2025 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AY
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLITICO

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