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title: "FT Online Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ddb262e-e0e9-4be7-8299-813b54b0a946"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE"
published: "2019-01-08"
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# FT Online Subscription

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ddb262e-e0e9-4be7-8299-813b54b0a946

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## Summary

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recently completed a public procurement process for an "FT Online Subscription," specifically a two-year online enterprise licence, valued at £242,140. This tender was classified under the industry category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines" and was primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold, with the tender period officially closing on 1st December 2018. The contract is effective from 1st January 2019 and will continue until 31st December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the information services sector, particularly those focusing on digital content and subscription-based models. Companies that can provide high-quality online subscription services and have the capability to cater to large institutional clients would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With government entities like the Foreign and Commonwealth Office seeking comprehensive digital solutions, businesses offering innovative and robust content delivery platforms can leverage this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

2 year FT Online Enterprise Licence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed6d14-735a-4af9-a80d-aa9725784a74 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £242,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £242,140 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed6d14-735a-4af9-a80d-aa9725784a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed6d14-735a-4af9-a80d-aa9725784a74
  8th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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