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The Economist Knowledge Resources 2026

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Mar 2026 at 19:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for "The Economist Knowledge Resources 2026," which falls under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines. The tender was awarded on 12th March 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Other," and the total contract value amounts to £11,350. The delivery location is specified with the postal code SW1H 0EU in the United Kingdom. This procurement contract has reached the award stage, with the related award notice published on 25th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in publishing and distribution services, particularly those capable of supplying subscription-based knowledge resources. However, it is noted that the procurement does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs, indicating potential competitiveness for larger entities with established capabilities in the industry. Companies looking to expand in the media and information services sector would find this contract particularly appealing due to its recognized contract authority and the prestige associated with providing resources from The Economist Group Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Economist Knowledge Resources 2026

Notice Description

The Economist Knowledge Resources Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d336d92-bec3-40d2-9dd7-83e7047855c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£11,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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
SW1H 0EU
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 ECONOMIST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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