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FT Online Subscription

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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08 Jan 2019 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recently completed a public procurement process for an "FT Online Subscription," specifically a two-year online enterprise licence, valued at £242,140. This tender was classified under the industry category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines" and was primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold, with the tender period officially closing on 1st December 2018. The contract is effective from 1st January 2019 and will continue until 31st December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the information services sector, particularly those focusing on digital content and subscription-based models. Companies that can provide high-quality online subscription services and have the capability to cater to large institutional clients would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With government entities like the Foreign and Commonwealth Office seeking comprehensive digital solutions, businesses offering innovative and robust content delivery platforms can leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FT Online Subscription

Notice Description

2 year FT Online Enterprise Licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ddb262e-e0e9-4be7-8299-813b54b0a946
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed6d14-735a-4af9-a80d-aa9725784a74
Current Stage
Award
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£242,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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