Award

Corporate subscription to The Times newspaper

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

07 Oct 2021 at 21:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for a corporate subscription to The Times newspaper, valued at £56,250. This procurement falls under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines (CPV code 22200000). The contract period is from 29 August 2021 to 28 August 2022, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was officially completed and published on 7 October 2021, with the tender submission deadline set on 27 August 2021.

This opportunity may benefit businesses specialising in publishing or media services, particularly those offering subscription models. As the awarded supplier, Times Newspapers Limited exemplifies the type of enterprise suited for such contracts. Other businesses with similar competencies or those looking to expand their offerings in corporate subscriptions could consider engaging in comparable tenders in the future to drive growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Corporate subscription to The Times newspaper

Notice Description

1 year corporate subscription to The Times newspaper.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caa3925-b5f1-4b6d-ac95-1bf4c1989d77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£56,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2021 - 28 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

TIMES NEWSPAPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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