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MHCLG Financial Times Subscrition

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05 Mar 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract for an online subscription to the Financial Times, catering to 30 readers. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 5th March 2025 to 4th March 2026. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and executed without competition, primarily aimed at acquiring subscription services. The contract is valued at a gross amount of GBP 14,684.40.

This contract presents opportunities for large-scale firms providing subscription services similar to that offered by the Financial Times. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Firms that offer online content, digital subscriptions, and related services can leverage such contracts to establish or strengthen their presence in governmental procurements. The contract details highlight the potential for long-term engagements with central government authorities, particularly those like MHCLG.

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Notice Title

MHCLG Financial Times Subscrition

Notice Description

MHCLG online subscription to Financial Times for 30 readers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008088-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,237 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MISSING
Additional Buyers

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
South West London
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 LIMITED (THE

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