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Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2026

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Mar 2026 at 19:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for the "Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2026" subscription service, classified under newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. Based in London, United Kingdom, this procurement falls within the services category. The contract award was made to THE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, on 12th March 2026, and subsequently published on 25th March 2026. The contract period spans from 22nd March 2026 to 21st March 2027, with a contract value of £23,206. The procurement method noted was non-standard, suggesting a tailored approach for this specific service acquisition.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly to large-scale businesses capable of providing premium subscription services related to financial knowledge. While it may not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in high-quality knowledge resource provision could leverage similar opportunities to expand their portfolio within the government sector. Contracting with a prestigious organisation such as the Department of Health and Social Care can enhance credibility and open avenues for further collaborations in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2026

Notice Description

Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24b761c-0633-4628-ba57-1d422087614a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£23,206 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,206 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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 FINANCIAL TIMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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