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title: "Access to embargoed news content"
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# Access to embargoed news content

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5af449eb-d2c1-4064-9fa5-21e84a5f266d

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed the contracting process for the provision of access to embargoed news content from The Press Association Group Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines" and is specific to services in the United Kingdom. The process was carried out through an open procurement method, characterised by an open procedure below the threshold. The contract, valued at £39,338.25, commenced on 1st March 2023 and is set to end on 28th February 2026, with the award being marked as active since 28th February 2023. The procurement stage is now complete, as of the latest update on 2nd September 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, notably for large companies capable of delivering real-time access to extensive digital content. Suppliers with robust online platforms, offering advanced functionalities like keyword search and user management capabilities, will find this tender particularly lucrative. Although originally requiring the bidding from larger corporations, the opportunity remains a benchmark for companies seeking to establish themselves with government procurement entities like the Cabinet Office. This contract highlights the importance of scalability and technical proficiency in digital content delivery and management, appealing to businesses that focus on persistent digital platform services.

## Notice

The Authority requires access to Press Association content, including content under Embargo via the Press Association's Mediapoint platform. The Authority requires real-time access to Press Association content, including content under embargo. The content should be available as soon as it goes live on the Press Association newswire. The Authority requires that the content should be made available on an online platform which has functionality to search for stories by keyword and group by topic. The authority requires that the supplier must provide access for 100 users to the online platform delivering Press Association contract. The authority requires always-on (24-7) access to the online platform on which Press Association and embargoed Press Association news content is to be delivered. The authority requires self-service access to add and remove users from the list of those authorised to use the platform and/or a point of contact to add and remove authorised users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9c76a6-cf87-4660-9665-174490c31029 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,338 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,338 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9c76a6-cf87-4660-9665-174490c31029

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9c76a6-cf87-4660-9665-174490c31029
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39c64bf7-0017-494f-82ac-5ff69adf7e58

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