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Janes News Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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21 Oct 2025 at 10:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, situated in London, has recently completed a procurement process for renewing the Janes News Subscription service. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically subscription services, and covers delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, classified as below threshold and under a light-touch regime. The procurement stage has transitioned to the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Janes Group UK Limited. The contract commenced on 26th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 15th September 2026. The total gross amount for this contract is valued at £21,960.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription or information services. As the procurement process was completed using direct procurement, businesses capable of delivering niche or specialised services efficiently would have an advantage in similar bids in the future. Larger firms with an established presence in the UK market might benefit from monitoring such opportunities for growth by offering comprehensive service packages that align with government needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Janes News Subscription

Notice Description

Renewal of Janes News Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d097
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067039-2025
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
£18,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JANES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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