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title: "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2022/2023"
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# Press Association Newswire Subscription 2022/2023

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69f82ebe-e8ce-417e-ad4c-6f8b934f2a95

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for a subscription service titled "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2022/2023". The contract, valued at £23,787.39, represents the renewal of services from the UK's national news agency, PA Newswire. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, which took place below the threshold. The procurement period ended on 11 March 2022, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2022 and running until 31 March 2023. This initiative is classified under the subscription services industry category and is located in London, SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media and communications sectors, particularly those providing subscription services and related digital content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to consider such contracts, as they allow for impactful engagement with established public sector clients. Competing businesses would benefit from showcasing their capabilities in news delivery and subscription management to leverage similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (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/edcb731d-0b30-4683-9dd8-0936b6cb54ae |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,787 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,787 |
| 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 DIGITAL, 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

- 6 Apr 2022 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edcb731d-0b30-4683-9dd8-0936b6cb54ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edcb731d-0b30-4683-9dd8-0936b6cb54ae
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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