Award

25231.35

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 Oct 2024 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Glasgow, UK, has completed a procurement process for the title "Financial Times Subscription" under the industry category of Printed Matter and Related Products (CPV: 22000000). The procurement method used was "limited," specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. This process, which was deemed to fall outside the scope of typical directives, culminated in the award of a contract worth £25,231.35 to Financial Times Limited. The contract was signed on 7th October 2024, and the only lot involved in the procurement was cancelled before this decision.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses that can provide specialised subscription services or similar goods within the publishing and media industry. Businesses well-suited to compete for such tenders include those with established publications or value-added media products that cater directly to government or large-scale organisational needs. Given the limited procurement method and the requirement for unique publications, companies that offer specialized or exclusive content have an edge in similar future contracts. Furthermore, large-scale suppliers with the ability to meet precise governmental needs quickly and efficiently will find this tender alignment brings potential in fostering long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

25231.35

Notice Description

Financial Times Subscription

Procurement Information

Unique Publication

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04abe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033030-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,231 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christine.barclay270@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL TIMES

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