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Enterprise Licence Subscription to The Financial Times June 2023 - June 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the Enterprise Licence Subscription to The Financial Times for the period of June 2023 to June 2026. The contract value is GBP 532,405, with a procurement method of direct and a Single tender action (below threshold) process. The contract was awarded on 20th June 2023. The buying organisation is based in London (SW1A 2DY), England, with the supplier located at 1 Friday Street, London EC4M 9BT. The contract period starts on 23rd June 2023 and ends on 26th June 2026. The industry category is classified under Newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the media and publishing industry to engage in corporate subscription services. Companies with experience in providing enterprise licenses for publications like newspapers, journals, and magazines could compete for this contract. The successful bidder would need to meet the requirements specified by the Department for International Trade and The Financial Times (FT) and comply with the terms of the contract period spanning from June 2023 to June 2026.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Licence Subscription to The Financial Times June 2023 - June 2026

Notice Description

A corporate subscription (Enterprise License) to The Financial Times for DBT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8ee052-66e4-42f0-b188-1f4591629feb
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
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
£532,405 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£532,405 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2023 - 26 Jun 2026 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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 (FT

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