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Financial Times Subscription

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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08 Feb 2022 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the renewal of a Financial Times subscription required by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The engagement falls under the subscription services category and has a total contract value of £12,370. This process was initiated on 8th February 2022, with the tender period closing on 4th March 2022. The contract is set to commence from 8th March 2022 and will last until 7th March 2023. The procurement method applied was selective, through a call-off from an established framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide subscription services. Companies capable of offering digital content solutions or services that enhance research and evidence-based decision-making would be particularly suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement opportunity, businesses can expand their reach within governmental organisations and establish long-term partnerships, enhancing prospects for future contracts.

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Notice Title

Financial Times Subscription

Notice Description

Defra Library service customers require access to a range of services to support the evidence and research base or their respective organisations. To support this, a renewal to Financial Times subscription is required The Financial Times provides news and analysis to individuals and companies around the world, alongside leadership services that put their content and expertise to practical use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc9b6e96-f8b8-42e5-8b21-335a1fccdd8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/512a6b6b-f4cc-42b7-8379-54b44683f8ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£12,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2022 - 7 Mar 2023 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4QS
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

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