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Press Association Media Access

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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04 Mar 2024 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for Press Association Media Access, a requirement for multimedia message services. The contract, valued at £84,790 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period is from March 30, 2023, to March 26, 2026. The buying organisation, Department for International Trade, is located in London, England. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on March 29, 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses offering multimedia message services to compete. Companies involved in providing media access solutions tailored for various geographical locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, may find this contract suitable. The contract may particularly interest businesses specialising in multimedia services and technologies seeking to expand their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Press Association Media Access

Notice Description

Department for Business and Trade has a requirement for Press Associated Media Access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9b7f0d1-313f-43a6-8ee8-92ae013e0832
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed76ba31-44bc-48e0-ac7e-36b900255380
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,790 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2026 2-3 years
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
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

PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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