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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - FINANCIAL TIMES SUBSCRIPTION"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-14"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - FINANCIAL TIMES SUBSCRIPTION

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d2eabff-997e-4084-8d70-d7756f8520c1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process titled "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - FINANCIAL TIMES SUBSCRIPTION" under the industry category of printed matter and related products. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action (below threshold), awarded directly to Financial Times Limited, a large-scale business. The contract, valued at £25,231.35, commenced on 11 October 2024 and will end on 5 August 2025, with services delivered to London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services and publication-related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services category can leverage such opportunities to engage with high-profile governmental entities like the Ministry of Defence. Although this specific tender has concluded, similar future opportunities could encourage businesses aiming to expand their client base in the public sector to monitor and participate in these procurement exercises.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - FINANCIAL TIMES SUBSCRIPTION

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e390dd5e-2c49-45c3-b985-2fdaf210468b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2024 - 5 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,231 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,231 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e390dd5e-2c49-45c3-b985-2fdaf210468b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e390dd5e-2c49-45c3-b985-2fdaf210468b
  14th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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