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UK EXPORT FINANCE

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by UK Export Finance, centres around acquiring a subscription service from the Financial Times. The contract has been awarded under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on subscription services, and pertains to the central government sector. The location for this procurement is primarily the United Kingdom, with the buyer based in London at 1 Horse Guards Rd. This procurement reached the award stage on 24th July 2026, with the contract having commenced on 23rd July 2026 and intended to end on 22nd July 2027. The process employed a 'direct' procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, reflecting a streamlined process due to its specific nature and likely pre-existing supplier relationship.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in media subscriptions and related services. Although this particular contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, Financial Times Limited, businesses capable of offering unique or competitive service packages may find similar opportunities by monitoring government and public authority requirements. Enterprises that are flexible and can offer tailored solutions for subscription services could position themselves advantageously in similar public procurement spaces in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Times subscription

Notice Description

Financial Times subscription service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d376
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070381-2026
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
£35,655 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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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