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EHRC 2324-19 Domestic Newswire

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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06 Mar 2024 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has awarded a contract for the provision of a domestic newswire service in the UK. The contract, named EHRC 2324-19, falls under the industry category of news-agency services. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £24,118.94 in GBP. The tender period ended on January 31, 2024, and the contract will be active from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027.

This tender by the Equality and Human Rights Commission presents an opportunity for businesses providing news-agency services to offer a domestic newswire service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract has been awarded to The Press Association Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. Businesses interested in providing deep-dive analysis on politics and health topics could find this tender beneficial for their growth and development.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2324-19 Domestic Newswire

Notice Description

The provision of a domestic newswire service to enable it to keep abreast of breaking news in the UK plus a diary to check what's coming up weeks in advance. This package will also provide 'spotlight' deep-dive analysis into topics including politics and health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abb6f160-42cb-41af-ad89-3836c44a7338
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5115be6-7c29-440a-93e5-bd8378b6f64c
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,118 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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