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POLITICO Pro Essential Package

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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14 May 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) relates to the "POLITICO Pro Essential Package" and is focused on procuring subscription services. This contract supports the CMA's case teams by providing political, regulatory, and legislative intelligence for internal research and casework. Located in London, the contracting authority operates at a central government level in the UK. The procurement method was direct and valued below the threshold, thus proceeded without competition. The contract for these services was signed on 14th April 2026, and the services will be delivered until 13th April 2027. The project falls under the service category, with POLITICO SRL based in Brussels being the supplier.

This tender creates business growth opportunities primarily for companies providing subscription services in sectors dealing with political and legislative intelligence. Firms already working in public sector research, regulatory affairs, or with specialised reporting capabilities may find this opportunity particularly relevant. Although this particular contract is complete, similar future procurement processes could appeal to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and those adept in providing specialist content packages, given the preference for direct procurement and tailored service offerings by central government entities like the CMA.

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Notice Title

POLITICO Pro Essential Package

Notice Description

Subscription access to POLITICO Pro to support CMA case teams with political, regulatory and legislative intelligence for internal research and casework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069938
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044587-2026
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
SME

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
£21,510 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLITICO

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