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title: "Financial Times Online"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1400f1d9-ecda-4c41-a7bb-6701bfe13acd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-05-07"
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# Financial Times Online

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1400f1d9-ecda-4c41-a7bb-6701bfe13acd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Competition and Markets Authority, which has awarded a contract titled "Financial Times Online" in the services sector, specifically subscription services. The contract, valued at £50,436, is located in London, England. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 3rd December 2019 to 1st December 2021. The tender period concluded on 6th November 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the media and information services industry, particularly those offering online subscription services. Companies that specialise in news coverage, financial analysis, or digital content archiving may find this a fitting avenue to explore, especially as the contract focuses on providing crucial resources for understanding UK and global markets. Collaboration with the Competition and Markets Authority may also pave the way for future contracts within the public sector, enhancing business growth potential.

## Notice

The Financial Times is an essential resource due to its extensive coverage of both UK and Global Markets. In addition to the daily news available in print copy, this online service allows users to search online across archived FT content covering Financial, economic and business news and analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424daefd-3c50-452d-8ae4-214b4f1da422 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2019 - 1 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,436 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FINANCIAL TIMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424daefd-3c50-452d-8ae4-214b4f1da422

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424daefd-3c50-452d-8ae4-214b4f1da422
  7th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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