Award

Corporate Access to the Economist Intelligence Unit and Economist Newspaper

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

12 Jul 2021 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for a one-year contract titled “Corporate Access to the Economist Intelligence Unit and Economist Newspaper.” This contract, classified under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, involves desktop and mobile access to The Economist newspaper and the Economist Intelligence Unit reports. The total value of the contract is £102,287. The procurement method utilised was a direct tender action, and the contract period commenced on 1 January 2021 and ends on 31 December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in media services, information access, and publishing, especially those capable of providing digital access to high-quality financial and analytical reports. Businesses that specialise in intelligence and reporting services or have an established relationship with similar institutions may find themselves well positioned to compete in future tenders with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector could benefit greatly from understanding and responding to the needs of governmental agencies in acquiring media access services.

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Notice Title

Corporate Access to the Economist Intelligence Unit and Economist Newspaper

Notice Description

This procurement is a one year contract with the Economist Intelligence Unit for FCDO staff which includes desktop and mobile access to The Economist newspaper, and desktop access to the Economist Intelligence Unit reports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5031a09-2fff-408a-a57f-34ca25e37543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1b3d4a-6d87-4a3f-af80-32efdaa1ae1d
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
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
£102,287 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,287 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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