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Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2025

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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14 Mar 2025 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2025" under the industry category of Software support services. This procurement process is identified by OCID ocds-b5fd17-f58b85cc-9f89-430d-9397-b3069195b31f and falls under the procurement stage of Award. The contract, valued at £22,508 GBP, covers the delivery of online knowledge resources by the Financial Times Limited, intended for a wide range of locations including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The procurement involved an other type of method and commenced on 3 February 2025, with services starting on 22 March 2025 and concluding on 21 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that can provide software support services effectively. Companies specialising in digital knowledge resources, software support, and online subscriptions would be well-suited to compete. Large-scale providers like the Financial Times Limited, who have experience in managing extensive online resources, are positioned to take advantage of this contract due to the scope and wide geographical delivery of services. The procurement method utilised opens avenues for various businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and capabilities in the software support services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2025

Notice Description

Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f58b85cc-9f89-430d-9397-b3069195b31f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af624ce-b7ac-41ab-bd30-bf584761aa5f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,508 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,508 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 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 (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 FINANCIAL TIMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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