Award

Subscription to Financial Times 205/2026

BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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03 Jul 2025 at 09:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the contract award by Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government sector in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract, entitled "Subscription to Financial Times 2025/2026", covers a one-year subscription to FT.com Premium for 135 readers and is valued at £35,790. The procurement method employed was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 2nd July 2025, effective from 3rd July 2025 through 2nd July 2026. The industry category is classified under goods, focusing specifically on newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the media and publications industry, especially those offering services that may complement such high-profile subscriptions. Large-scale suppliers, like Financial Times Limited, which fulfil the requirements of direct procurement methods and can provide comprehensive content services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Businesses capable of delivering specialised publications to a focused readership could also explore similar opportunities for growth by aligning their offerings with the needs of governmental and public sector clients. The process encourages firms to consider strategies for direct engagement in competitive yet niche market segments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription to Financial Times 205/2026

Notice Description

This is a 1 year license for a subscription to FT.com Premium for 135 readers incl. 83 core readers. Cost PS35,790

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05581a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037025-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bordertocoast.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2HJ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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