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title: "Subscription to Financial Times 2024-25"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87d9c457-1fd6-4693-adba-9b053c34df02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# Subscription to Financial Times 2024-25

Buyer: UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87d9c457-1fd6-4693-adba-9b053c34df02

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## Summary

The UK Government Investments Limited has completed a procurement process titled "Subscription to Financial Times 2024-25." The procurement, classified under the industry category of Newspapers (CPV 22210000), was executed through a direct single tender action (below threshold). The tender involved a contract period starting on 23 September 2024 and ending on 22 September 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 46,153, covers the subscription services for FT.com. The buying organisation is located in London, at the postal code W1W 8DH, while the service delivery location is specified at postal code SW1A 2BQ. Key dates in the procurement process included the tender end date on 22 September 2024 and the award date on 22 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the subscription services sector. Given the specific nature of the subscription to FT.com, businesses with experience in providing high-quality, digital newspaper subscription services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract's value and duration can contribute to business stability and growth by securing a reliable revenue stream over the contract period. Although this tender did not seek engagement from SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the importance of having a tailored service offering and an ability to directly negotiate with large government entities.

## Notice

Subscription to FT.com 2024-25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6635346d-c4db-4a81-8e96-3155adcc0cca |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,153 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,153 |
| 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 | UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1W 8DH |
| 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 | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6635346d-c4db-4a81-8e96-3155adcc0cca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6635346d-c4db-4a81-8e96-3155adcc0cca
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ukgi.org.uk

## Provenance

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