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The Economist Subscription

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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19 May 2025 at 20:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, located in London, UK, for a service contract titled "The Economist Subscription." This contract pertains to the subscription services industry and was intended for the House of Lords Library. It is categorised under 'services' and includes subscription to newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The procurement method used was direct, operating below threshold without competition, and the process is now complete. The contract was awarded to The Economist Newspaper Limited on 25th April 2025 and spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th June 2026, with a total value of £18,616.50.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations within the publication and subscription services sectors that can provide value-added proposals for governmental libraries or similar settings. Large enterprises familiar with direct procurement methods could benefit from similar opportunities, leveraging their capability to offer comprehensive subscription services tailored to specific institutional needs. Success in this field requires knowledge of public authority operations and the ability to deliver high-quality journalistic content that supports governmental functions.

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Notice Title

The Economist Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to the Economist for the House of Lords Library

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022904-2025
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,616 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
Emily James
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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 NEWSPAPER

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