Award

Financial Times Subscription

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

21 May 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Cabinet Office, involves a contract for the "Financial Times Subscription" within the services industry category. It is located in London, United Kingdom, with the Cabinet Office serving as the buying organisation. The contract was in the award stage as of 21st May 2026, with the procurement method being direct and identified as below threshold - without competition. The procurement activity concerns subscription services, and the contract commences on 9th May 2026, concluding on 8th May 2027, with Financial Times Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies in the subscription services sector, particularly those offering journalistic or media content. Large organisations like Financial Times Limited, which can manage substantial subscriptions and provide value over a year-long contract, are well-suited to deliver on these requirements. Companies involved in delivering high-quality content services may find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio and reinforcing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Financial Times Subscription

Notice Description

Financial Times Subscription Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ee5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046975-2026
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
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
£16,747 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 8 May 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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