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title: "Group subscription to the Financial Times"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20dce9de-bff1-45e2-a2b1-c58b2221402c"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS"
published: "2021-10-08"
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# Group subscription to the Financial Times

Buyer: UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20dce9de-bff1-45e2-a2b1-c58b2221402c

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Government Investments, involves a tender for a group subscription to the Financial Times, classified under subscription services within the services industry category. The award notice was published on 8th October 2021, following the completion of the tender that ended on 14th September 2021. The contract, valued at £34,614, commenced on 23rd September 2021 and is set to conclude on 22nd September 2022. The procurement method utilised in this case was a direct approach via a single tender action, which indicates a streamlined process under specific thresholds.

This opportunity presents a potential pathway for businesses focused on providing subscription and digital information services, particularly those with capabilities in news and financial information delivery. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this market may include media providers, information technology firms specialising in digital subscriptions, and aggregators of journalistic content. Engaging with contracts of this nature can foster growth, especially for businesses looking to establish relations with government institutions or expand their service offerings within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Award notice for group subscription to the Financial Times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629d02cc-8817-4384-8e17-7b15bd2d3f9a |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2021 - 22 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,614 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,614 |
| 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 | UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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

- 8 Oct 2021 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629d02cc-8817-4384-8e17-7b15bd2d3f9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629d02cc-8817-4384-8e17-7b15bd2d3f9a
  8th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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