Award

Politico Pro

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 11:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, based in London, has concluded a procurement process titled "Politico Pro," focusing on the subscription services industry. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Politico Pro. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it fell below the threshold. Key dates include the award date on 12th September 2025, and the contract will be active from 15th September 2025 to 1st September 2027. The legal basis was established under UKPGA 2023/54, and the total contract value is GBP 35,145 gross.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, highlighting the ability to secure contracts with government entities such as the central government. Organisations that can provide specialised or niche services without needing an open competitive process could be well-suited to similar procurement opportunities. Large-scale service providers with streamlined operations might find such direct procurement methods advantageous for growth in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Politico Pro

Notice Description

The requirement is for a subscription to Politico Pro

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060473-2025
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
£29,287 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 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 BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dataandsystems@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

POLITICO PRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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