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Subscriptions for Digital Magazines and Newspapers for the British Embassy Berlin

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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18 Oct 2024 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the provision of digital magazines and newspaper subscriptions for the British Embassy Berlin. This direct procurement method, managed via a single tender action, resulted in a contract amounting to £86,652.87. The procurement falls under the CPV category "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines" and is classified as goods. The contract period runs from 10 September 2024 to 11 September 2027, with the procurement stage reaching the award phase on 10 October 2024. The service will be primarily accessed online, covering several locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and various regions in Europe and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in digital media distribution. Businesses adept in online content distribution and with the capability to meet international delivery requirements will find this contract appealing. The winning bidder, IMS Internationaler Medienservice Stein GmbH & Co. KG, is an SME, which illustrates the potential for similar-sized enterprises to compete in such tenders. Companies focused on expanding their reach in the digital publication industry and offering diverse digital media solutions would greatly benefit from participating in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscriptions for Digital Magazines and Newspapers for the British Embassy Berlin

Notice Description

Provision of an online digital media portal offering business and magazine subscriptions access to a wide range of digital publications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b306cac2-f18d-465f-afa1-259d6739e138
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc899ba-459c-45d0-8560-275748cec57e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£86,652 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,652 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2027 3-4 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 AND DEVELOPMENT 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
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

IMS INTERNATIONALER MEDIENSERVICE STEIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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