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The Economist departmental subscription for DBT

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

13 Nov 2023 at 11:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a 24 months provision of access to The Economist digital platform for DBT. The contract is classified under the industry category of Miscellaneous software package and computer systems. The contract value is £40,015 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Single Sourcing Action. The tender period ended on October 16, 2023, with the contract period starting on October 17, 2023, and ending on October 16, 2025.

This procurement process by the Department for International Trade presents opportunities for businesses involved in software and computer systems. The tender process has already concluded, and The Economist Group Limited has been awarded the contract. Businesses providing similar services and interested in government contracts for digital platforms and services may find future opportunities with the Department for International Trade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Economist departmental subscription for DBT

Notice Description

24 months provision of access to The Economist digital platform for DBT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffb02273-977b-46c7-8383-72da9ed8c99e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afef6327-cebc-4540-8846-7e75799fd799
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 - Single Sourcing Action
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,015 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,015 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2023 - 16 Oct 2025 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

THE ECONOMIST GROUP

Further Information

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