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title: "GB-Sheffield: Newspaper Subscription"
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buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK"
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# GB-Sheffield: Newspaper Subscription

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46cb42db-5706-49d2-9028-37904c0bfe18

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## Summary

The British Business Bank conducted a procurement process for a one-year licence to paid content for the Financial Times, titled "GB-Sheffield: Newspaper Subscription." This procurement falls under the category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, and the contract was awarded following a tender process. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including a tender end date of 20th July 2021 and a contract period running from 21st July 2021 to 20th July 2022. The total contract value was £42,663 and is specified for delivery across various locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media and publishing sectors, particularly those involved with providing subscriptions and related content services. Companies that can offer similar licensing agreements for periodicals or have expertise in managing subscription services are particularly well-suited to compete in this space. Additionally, the presence of a large, established supplier like Financial Times Limited indicates a competitive marketplace where quality and service delivery could play pivotal roles in winning future contracts.

## Notice

DDUCM - C1349 - One year license to paid content for the Financial Times

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6b1970-79db-47b9-9199-b9a81f3ec5a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2021 - 20 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,663 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,663 |
| 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6b1970-79db-47b9-9199-b9a81f3ec5a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6b1970-79db-47b9-9199-b9a81f3ec5a5
  10th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=624381295
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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