Award

Subscription to the Financial Times for 55 Readers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 Nov 2024 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the subscription to the Financial Times for 55 readers. This contract, classified under subscription services (CPV code: 79980000), was awarded to The Financial Times Ltd through a competitive quotation (below threshold) procurement method. The tender was completed on 17th October 2024, with the contract period set from 21st December 2024 to 21st December 2025. The contract, valued at £16,205, was geographically focused on the United Kingdom, aligning with the procurement stage titled "Award". The buying organisation operates from Swindon, England, and the procurement fell under the "goods" category.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by showcasing their capabilities and securing notable business contracts. Companies specialising in subscription services and capable of providing corporate-level readership solutions are ideally positioned to compete for such tenders. Engaging in this procurement not only fosters business growth through contractual stability but also enhances visibility in a competitive market. UK Shared Business Services Limited, known for its comprehensive procurement functions, indicates a robust market presence, making it a valuable client for suppliers.

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Notice Title

Subscription to the Financial Times for 55 Readers

Notice Description

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to Financial Times Ltd via competitive quotation for Subscription to the Financial Times for 55 readers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b36249af-d5e4-4c79-9aa7-0c6854111787
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7134c84d-7e57-41f8-be17-27316f37f45c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£16,205 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,205 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2025 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FINANCIAL TIMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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