Award

Subscription to PA Media's Newswire

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

26 Jun 2023 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract to PA Mediapoint for the subscription to PA Media's Newswire, a telecommunications service. The contract was issued by direct award for a maximum value of £138,224.55 excluding VAT. The contract will run from 1st June 2023 until 31st May 2028. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers limited business opportunities as PA Media is the sole supplier of access to the newswire, providing breaking news to national and regional news outlets. Businesses related to telecommunications services may find this tender relevant. The Department for Transport acted as the buyer organisation for this procurement process, and the contract has already been signed, with PA Mediapoint as the active supplier.

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Notice Title

Subscription to PA Media's Newswire

Notice Description

This contract is issued by direct award to PA Media for the provision of access to PA's newsire. PA Media is the sole supplier of access to this newswire, which uploads breaking news stories throughout the day to all national and regional news outlets (paper, broadcast and online). The copy produced is uploaded automatically to hundreds of titles - and can be searched by theme. No other competitors provide an equivalent service. There is therefore an absence of competition for technical reasons. The Contract will commence on 1st June 2023 and, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions in the contract, will last until 31st May 2028. The maximum value allocated to this contract is PS138,224.55 excluding VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is issued by direct award to PA Media for the provision of access to PA's newsire. PA Media is the sole supplier of access to this newswire, which uploads breaking news stories throughout the day to all national and regional news outlets (paper, broadcast and online). The copy produced is uploaded automatically to hundreds of titles - and can be searched by theme. No other competitors provide an equivalent service. The Contract will commence on 1st June 2023 and, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions in the contract, will last until 31st May 2028. The maximum value allocated to this contract is PS138,224.55 excluding VAT.

Procurement Information

PA Media is the sole supplier of access to this newswire, which uploads breaking news stories throughout the day to all national and regional news outlets (paper, broadcast and online). The copy produced is uploaded automatically to hundreds of titles - and can be searched by theme. No other competitors provide an equivalent service. There is therefore an absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018071-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,224 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA MEDIAPOINT

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