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title: "Press Association Subscription"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-03-26"
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# Press Association Subscription

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75e81364-26fd-45af-93f7-a30ceda14d82

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Press Association Subscription", aimed at providing 24-hour access to an online newswire service. This contract falls within the subscription services category and is valued at £77,250. The contract period commences on 1st April 2018 and will continue until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 22nd March 2018. The services will be made available in various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in news services and information technology. The use of a direct procurement method suggests that the project is likely to have less competition, making it easier for qualified companies to secure a contract. Large-scale and established firms, like The Press Association Limited, are likely to compete, but there may also be opportunities for innovative small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide similar services or enhancements to the subscription model. Engaging in this procurement process could thus be a pathway for growth in the competitive news service sector.

## Notice

Access to an online newswire service providing 24 hour access to breaking news stories, including International, National and Regional news stories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b34d1b-eab2-4bb1-a142-b7de99b61f86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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

- 26 Mar 2018 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b34d1b-eab2-4bb1-a142-b7de99b61f86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b34d1b-eab2-4bb1-a142-b7de99b61f86
  26th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a802aa85-2ea3-448f-903c-3472cec05519
  Award Letter REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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