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title: "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2021/2022"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Press Association Newswire Subscription 2021/2022

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51a9f381-54b4-4230-a31c-a15842379c0c

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## Summary

The Department For Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed the tender process for the "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2021/2022". This procurement falls under the subscription services category, with a total value of £22,212.48. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022. This procurement was executed via a direct method, specifically through a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 31 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those that can provide media or news-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar opportunities, as they may find compatible contracts within the DCMS's future procurement strategies. Engaging in this sector can facilitate growth by establishing relationships with government bodies and expanding service offerings within the media landscape.

## Notice

DCMS requires the renewal of its subscription for PA Newswire. This is the UK's national news agency, which provides a 24/7 newsfeed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a17de80-0124-4834-9641-b9e6b7319c6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,212 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,212 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 PRESS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a17de80-0124-4834-9641-b9e6b7319c6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a17de80-0124-4834-9641-b9e6b7319c6d
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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