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title: "Financial Times Subscription"
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# Financial Times Subscription

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8eafeab2-822c-4e95-9a6c-c916b1b9850e

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for a subscription service to the Financial Times, classified under CPV code 79980000. The contract, titled "Financial Times Subscription," is focused on providing subscription services located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender status marked as complete. The awarded contract commenced on 22 May 2024 and will run until 21 May 2025, with a total value of £63,867. Key dates include the tender period end on 10 May 2024 and the award date on 22 May 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of subscription and information services, especially those capable of offering specialised media products. While the procurement process was concluded through a direct award, businesses with capabilities in delivering niche services like subscriptions to professional publications might find similar future opportunities beneficial for growth. The contract was awarded to Financial Times, a large supplier in the industry, indicating that substantial and well-established companies are best suited to compete in this space.

## Notice

Financial Times Subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13eef41f-b662-4c4a-81b5-67ca8dcea64c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2024 - 21 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,867 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4M 9BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Vintry |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13eef41f-b662-4c4a-81b5-67ca8dcea64c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13eef41f-b662-4c4a-81b5-67ca8dcea64c
  5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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