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Active Travel England Press Association News Wire Service 25/26/27

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2025 at 15:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has concluded the procurement process for the "Active Travel England Press Association News Wire Service 25/26/27" contract, focusing on the press services industry. The procurement, based in London, UK, followed a direct procurement method without competition, given its status as below threshold. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with key contract dates including an active period from 5th August 2025 to 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £21,000 net, was signed on 5th August 2025, marking the commencement of services intended to support Active Travel England with news wire services.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies within the media and communications sector, particularly those offering news and media subscription services. Businesses like Press Association Media Limited, an SME that has successfully secured the contract, could leverage similar opportunities. The nature of the procurement suggests a preference for suppliers who can deliver specialised media services efficiently under direct procurement arrangements, benefiting organisations with experience in providing services to public-sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Active Travel England Press Association News Wire Service 25/26/27

Notice Description

Active Travel England subscription to Press Association News Wire Service 25/26/27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046300-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212750 - Storage media loading software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.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

PRESS ASSOCIATION MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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