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Local Government Chronicle Website Subscription

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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31 Oct 2024 at 20:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has completed the procurement process for a corporate subscription to the Local Government Chronicle website. This contract, classified under the industry categories of Publications and Software Package and Information Systems, is valued at £16,540 GBP. It was awarded to EMAP Publishing Limited through a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold single tender action. Key dates include the contract period starting on 5th November 2024 and ending on 4th November 2027. The procurement process has already concluded, with the award status marked as active as of 24th October 2024, and the information made public on 31st October 2024. The procurement location is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital subscriptions and information systems aimed at government entities. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to such opportunities, given their potential to cater to the specific needs of public sector clients. The consistent demand for updated and relevant information within government circles means that businesses providing niche publications and related software services can find substantial growth opportunities through similar tenders. The structured and transparent nature of the procurement process by MHCLG ensures a reliable framework for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Government Chronicle Website Subscription

Notice Description

MHCLG corporate subscription to Local Government Chronicle website. This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b436ed22-4bd7-4129-b214-53cdd212bc37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01199a84-b4b0-4671-9362-28fa60319fe3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2027 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

EMAP PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice URLs

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