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Financial Newspaper Subscription

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2024 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed a direct procurement process for the subscription services to the Financial Times, valued at £49,695. The contract covers the period from 2nd December 2024 to 1st December 2025 and is located in London, E14 4QZ. This procurement falls under the industry category "Subscription services" with the CPV code 79980000. The tender was published as a single tender action (below threshold) with the award being made on 29th November 2024.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for large-scale publication and information services businesses. The nature of the requirements, specialised in financial, economic, and business news, makes it well-suited for companies that can offer comprehensive and reliable subscription services. Although not open to SMEs or VCSEs, this tender represents a significant engagement for businesses able to support the CMA's extensive needs in market and financial information.

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Notice Title

Financial Newspaper Subscription

Notice Description

The Financial Times is an essential resource due to its extensive coverage of both UK and Global Markets. In addition to the daily news available in print copy, this online service allows users to search online across archived FT content covering Financial, economic and business news and analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5cda72-2399-4596-bbea-bd261fa7e7e1
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
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
£49,695 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,695 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FINANCIAL TIMES

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