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title: "SFG20 subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# SFG20 subscription

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f6f73ad-2838-4f4b-8ca8-003cfe1f08a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "SFG20 subscription" has been completed by the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Dorchester, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of subscription services with a procurement method classified as a single tender action, below the threshold. The contract is valued at £13,650 and will span from 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026. This award process is now in the award stage, with BESA Publications Limited announced as the supplier on 4 August 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those capable of delivering premium value services similar to industry standards like SFG20. Although the tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in similar sectors can contemplate exploring such opportunities within the NHS Trusts for future engagements, as they focus on efficient and reliable service delivery. While this specific opportunity might not have been suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), understanding the needs of public health institutions can help larger enterprises tailor their services accordingly and secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Subscription for SFG20 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a522845-bca7-4196-b77b-272ee1365ae3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,650 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BESA PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a522845-bca7-4196-b77b-272ee1365ae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a522845-bca7-4196-b77b-272ee1365ae3
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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