Award

Manzarma Subscription

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Award

16 Oct 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Manzarma Subscription" was conducted by the Government Legal Department, located in London, England. The industry category for this contract falls under subscription services with the CPV code 79980000. This contract was in the 'award' stage as of 16th October 2025, with the tender period having ended on 28th February 2025. The contract period is from 26th March 2025 to 26th March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, indicating a focused and streamlined process.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services to engage with a significant government department, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation. As the contract is awarded to Diligent Boardbooks Limited, a large-scale company based in London, businesses of a similar scale and expertise in handling government projects with a high-level of service delivery would find such contracts beneficial. While not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large businesses could leverage such opportunities for growth by demonstrating a substantial track record in similar engagements.

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Notice Title

Manzarma Subscription

Notice Description

Manzarma Subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7d8e73e-7b47-4f21-b809-d22a5eceeef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524e73d6-cd26-48b5-b8b5-41c820cacff4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£77,966 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,966 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bids@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

DILIGENT BOARDBOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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