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title: "Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2026"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be4cedc0-d19c-4b6b-b8ac-a0693c61f253"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be4cedc0-d19c-4b6b-b8ac-a0693c61f253

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for the "Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources 2026" subscription service, classified under newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. Based in London, United Kingdom, this procurement falls within the services category. The contract award was made to THE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, on 12th March 2026, and subsequently published on 25th March 2026. The contract period spans from 22nd March 2026 to 21st March 2027, with a contract value of £23,206. The procurement method noted was non-standard, suggesting a tailored approach for this specific service acquisition.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly to large-scale businesses capable of providing premium subscription services related to financial knowledge. While it may not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in high-quality knowledge resource provision could leverage similar opportunities to expand their portfolio within the government sector. Contracting with a prestigious organisation such as the Department of Health and Social Care can enhance credibility and open avenues for further collaborations in the public sector.

## Notice

Financial Times (FT) Online Knowledge Resources Subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24b761c-0633-4628-ba57-1d422087614a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,206 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,206 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 19:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24b761c-0633-4628-ba57-1d422087614a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24b761c-0633-4628-ba57-1d422087614a
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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