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O'Reilly Media

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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11 Dec 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has completed a procurement process titled "O’Reilly Media" under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on subscription services. Located in London, United Kingdom, the department utilised a direct procurement method for this contract, which began on 27th November 2025 and will run until 27th November 2026. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract being signed on the start date and given the status of active. The contract, valued at £17,716 net of VAT (£21,259 gross), falls below the standard threshold for competitive tendering, under the "light touch" regime due to its nature, thus was awarded without competition.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses able to provide specialised subscription services. The Department for Business & Trade's choice to engage directly, without a competitive process, suggests a preference for established suppliers in this field. Companies like O'Reilly Media, Inc, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of large-scale organisations that are suited to provide these services. Such contracts offer businesses the opportunity to establish or strengthen relationships with central government bodies, potentially leading to future collaborations and enhanced visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

O'Reilly Media

Notice Description

O'Reilly Media subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081757-2025
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
£17,716 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 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

O'REILLY MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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