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title: "Subscription to the Financial Times for 55 Readers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b36249af-d5e4-4c79-9aa7-0c6854111787"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Subscription to the Financial Times for 55 Readers

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b36249af-d5e4-4c79-9aa7-0c6854111787

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the subscription to the Financial Times for 55 readers. This contract, classified under subscription services (CPV code: 79980000), was awarded to The Financial Times Ltd through a competitive quotation (below threshold) procurement method. The tender was completed on 17th October 2024, with the contract period set from 21st December 2024 to 21st December 2025. The contract, valued at £16,205, was geographically focused on the United Kingdom, aligning with the procurement stage titled "Award". The buying organisation operates from Swindon, England, and the procurement fell under the "goods" category.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by showcasing their capabilities and securing notable business contracts. Companies specialising in subscription services and capable of providing corporate-level readership solutions are ideally positioned to compete for such tenders. Engaging in this procurement not only fosters business growth through contractual stability but also enhances visibility in a competitive market. UK Shared Business Services Limited, known for its comprehensive procurement functions, indicates a robust market presence, making it a valuable client for suppliers.

## Notice

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to Financial Times Ltd via competitive quotation for Subscription to the Financial Times for 55 readers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7134c84d-7e57-41f8-be17-27316f37f45c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,205 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,205 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7134c84d-7e57-41f8-be17-27316f37f45c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7134c84d-7e57-41f8-be17-27316f37f45c
  12th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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