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title: "HMT Treasury Online Financial Times Requirement"
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# HMT Treasury Online Financial Times Requirement

Buyer: HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f403df1-52fb-4c96-b130-cd19fc58f2b8

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## Summary

The HM Treasury is seeking to fulfil a requirement for online access to the Financial Times through a licence-based service, as outlined in the tender titled "HMT Treasury Online Financial Times Requirement." This contract, which falls under the industry category of subscription services, has a total value of £285,471 and is classified as a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract duration commenced on 2 June 2021 and extends to 1 June 2023, with the tender period officially concluding on 1 June 2021. Delivery addresses span across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, and Wales.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those focused on digital content or licensing solutions. Suitable competitors may include larger enterprises capable of providing extensive access to online databases or publications, as the contract specifically does not favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that can ensure robust service delivery and compliance with licensing requirements will be well-positioned to explore such contracts and enhance their business prospects.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of access to the FT.com via a licence-based service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb6d1b5-e3af-4e06-b273-710fb3f3b89d |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,471 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,471 |
| 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 | HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 08:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb6d1b5-e3af-4e06-b273-710fb3f3b89d
- 2 Jul 2021 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb6d1b5-e3af-4e06-b273-710fb3f3b89d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb6d1b5-e3af-4e06-b273-710fb3f3b89d
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fef8db45-cfbb-4388-b296-d353077a2cc4
  CCIS21A23 Signed HMT Award Letter v1.0 REDACTED

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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