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title: "Financial Times Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc9b6e96-f8b8-42e5-8b21-335a1fccdd8b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-02-08"
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# Financial Times Subscription

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc9b6e96-f8b8-42e5-8b21-335a1fccdd8b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the renewal of a Financial Times subscription required by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The engagement falls under the subscription services category and has a total contract value of £12,370. This process was initiated on 8th February 2022, with the tender period closing on 4th March 2022. The contract is set to commence from 8th March 2022 and will last until 7th March 2023. The procurement method applied was selective, through a call-off from an established framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide subscription services. Companies capable of offering digital content solutions or services that enhance research and evidence-based decision-making would be particularly suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement opportunity, businesses can expand their reach within governmental organisations and establish long-term partnerships, enhancing prospects for future contracts.

## Notice

Defra Library service customers require access to a range of services to support the evidence and research base or their respective organisations. To support this, a renewal to Financial Times subscription is required The Financial Times provides news and analysis to individuals and companies around the world, alongside leadership services that put their content and expertise to practical use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/512a6b6b-f4cc-42b7-8379-54b44683f8ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2022 - 7 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,370 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW3 4QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/512a6b6b-f4cc-42b7-8379-54b44683f8ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/512a6b6b-f4cc-42b7-8379-54b44683f8ea
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4c91e8d-13d4-4297-88cf-369e7578816e
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk

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