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GB-Sheffield: Financial Newspaper Subscription

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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06 Aug 2024 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has awarded a contract for a corporate group subscription to the Financial Times online newspaper, valued at £71,307. This contract, classified under CPV codes 22210000 (Newspapers) and 79980000 (Subscription services), spans from 27 July 2024 to 26 July 2025. The procurement was finalised in the award stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 1 June 2024, and the award date published on 6 August 2024. The subscription service targets various regions, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in subscription and digital content services. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive access to business and economic current affairs and cater to the needs of corporate clients will find this contract particularly lucrative. Given the financial commitment and the extensive readership involved (230 readers, with 185 core users), firms with robust digital infrastructure and a focus on high-quality financial journalism will be well-suited to deliver the required services. The collaboration with the Financial Times underscores the demand for premium business information resources within the professional and corporate sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Financial Newspaper Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription. Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines. Newspapers. British Business Bank has awarded a Contract for the provision of Corporate Group Access to the Financial Times online newspaper. This incorporates access to a daily broadsheet that focuses on business and economic current affairs. FT.com Premium, 230 Readers, including 185 Core Readers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3d1bec4-d536-4c68-8622-51e89b2d3101
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55052ca7-cc97-4655-ac16-26d074d7fdf5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22210000 - Newspapers

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,307 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,307 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2025 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL TIMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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