Award

Press Association Licence for DSIT and DESNZ

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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17 Dec 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) in a joint renewal of the PA Media subscription. The tender, titled "Press Association Licence for DSIT and DESNZ," falls under the industry category of news-agency services and takes place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, and the award has been active since 1 December 2025, with the contract period running until 30 November 2028. This direct procurement was categorised as "Below threshold - without competition," adhering to a light-touch regime.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in news-agency services, such as PA Media Group, awarded the contract. Such services are business-critical to the press teams of both departments, offering potential turnover through a substantial contract valued at £258,159 gross. The option for a one-year extension after the initial three-year term allows the supplier to cultivate long-term relations with central government departments, enhancing stature and credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Press Association Licence for DSIT and DESNZ

Notice Description

This is a joint renewal of the PA Media subscription for DSIT and DESNZ. PA Media is a business-critical service that is utilised by both department's press teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f80f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083927-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£258,159 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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 ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateservicescommercial@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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

PA MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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