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title: "Corporate Access to the Economist Intelligence Unit and Economist Newspaper"
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# Corporate Access to the Economist Intelligence Unit and Economist Newspaper

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5031a09-2fff-408a-a57f-34ca25e37543

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for a one-year contract titled “Corporate Access to the Economist Intelligence Unit and Economist Newspaper.” This contract, classified under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, involves desktop and mobile access to The Economist newspaper and the Economist Intelligence Unit reports. The total value of the contract is £102,287. The procurement method utilised was a direct tender action, and the contract period commenced on 1 January 2021 and ends on 31 December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in media services, information access, and publishing, especially those capable of providing digital access to high-quality financial and analytical reports. Businesses that specialise in intelligence and reporting services or have an established relationship with similar institutions may find themselves well positioned to compete in future tenders with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector could benefit greatly from understanding and responding to the needs of governmental agencies in acquiring media access services.

## Notice

This procurement is a one year contract with the Economist Intelligence Unit for FCDO staff which includes desktop and mobile access to The Economist newspaper, and desktop access to the Economist Intelligence Unit reports.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1b3d4a-6d87-4a3f-af80-32efdaa1ae1d |
| 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 | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,287 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,287 |
| 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 AND DEVELOPMENT 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1b3d4a-6d87-4a3f-af80-32efdaa1ae1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1b3d4a-6d87-4a3f-af80-32efdaa1ae1d
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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