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title: "Access to Press Association News Wire"
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# Access to Press Association News Wire

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-653486cb-d6a1-48a5-a0cb-cb98c5e73772

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office as the buying organisation seeking to manage press releases through a contract titled "Access to Press Association News Wire". This tender falls under the services category and is located in London, with a postal code of SW1P 4DF. The procurement method used was a direct approach with a single tender action, and it is currently at the award stage. The contract period commenced on 28th March 2017 and concludes on 30th March 2020, with the award published on 9th April 2019 and a contract value of £60,408.84.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in media services, particularly those experienced in managing press releases and media relations at a national level. Companies capable of delivering high-quality communication services and demonstrating the ability to enhance online visibility are well positioned to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, large-scale service providers may find this tender especially relevant, given the specific requirement for a sole supplier to manage these essential services effectively.

## Notice

Management of press releases to maximise online visibility Additional information: sole supplier capable of providing service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435a18f9-5459-48fd-b41b-06d56edeefd0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2017 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,408 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | PRESS ASSOCIATION (PA) NEWS WIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2019 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435a18f9-5459-48fd-b41b-06d56edeefd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435a18f9-5459-48fd-b41b-06d56edeefd0
  9th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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