Award

Press Association Subscription 2022-23

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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22 Apr 2022 at 15:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has completed the procurement process for a one-year subscription to The Press Association for the period of 2022-2023. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically classified as subscription services (CPV code 79980000). The contract has a total value of £20,928.62 and was established via a direct procurement method through a single tender action, being below the threshold for competitive tendering. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract effective from 30 March 2022 until 29 March 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those with expertise in media and communications, to grow by potentially competing in similar future contracts. While this specific contract has been awarded to The Press Association Limited, businesses that can provide similar subscription services or content delivery solutions might find great potential in upcoming procurement processes managed by DIT or similar organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms that specialise in communications services are well-suited to engage in these types of tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Press Association Subscription 2022-23

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) purchased a subscription to The Press Association for 2022-2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab5eb8d3-23c4-46f2-940f-f27bec4c0d27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b186bb-8d58-488d-a87b-5b8d5c9d858c
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
£20,928 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2022 - 29 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
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 2DY
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

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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