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UKGI Financial Times 2025-26

UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED

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01 Sep 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Government Investments Limited has completed a procurement process titled "UKGI Financial Times 2025-26," where Financial Times Limited has been contracted to provide access to The Financial Times for UKGI staff. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, and was conducted through a direct procurement method, classified as below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £57,270, spans from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd September 2026 and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital media, publishing, and information services, as it exemplifies the growing demand for access to specialised news and industry insights. Larger organisations adept at providing comprehensive and secure digital content services, particularly those focusing on subscription-based models, would find such contracts promising for business development and establishing partnerships within government sectors.

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Notice Title

UKGI Financial Times 2025-26

Notice Description

To provide Financial Times access for UKGI staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05916f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052847-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£57,270 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 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
UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@ukgi.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1W 8DH
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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