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Politico Pro Subscription Renewal DBT

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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28 Nov 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority based in the Old Admiralty Building, London, relates to the renewal of subscriptions for Politico Pro, a specialist policy reporting platform. This contract, titled "Politico Pro Subscription Renewal DBT," falls under the industry category of goods, particularly focusing on industry-specific software packages. The procurement process was completed using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, with Politico, an SME from Brussels, Belgium, securing the contract. The contract was signed on 30th October 2025, initiating the contract period from this date until 27th July 2027.

This tender provides opportunities for growth primarily for businesses engaged in supplying niche software solutions and policy reporting platforms. Companies similar to Politico that specialise in providing high-value content and user access facilities to government departments, especially those with expertise in legislative and policy areas within the EU and UK, are best suited to pursue such contracts. As this procurement used a direct method under a non-competitive framework, it suggests potential for businesses with existing arrangements or those capable of offering unique, unmatched service offerings to engage in future procurements.

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Notice Title

Politico Pro Subscription Renewal DBT

Notice Description

DBT has procured licences for access to a specialist policy reporting platform covering selected EU and UK legislative areas. The agreement includes defined user access, content usage rights, and invoicing terms, and reflects a renewal of an existing arrangement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078088-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,794 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 27 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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