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title: "GB-Sheffield: Financial Newspaper Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3d1bec4-d536-4c68-8622-51e89b2d3101"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# GB-Sheffield: Financial Newspaper Subscription

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3d1bec4-d536-4c68-8622-51e89b2d3101

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## Summary

The British Business Bank has awarded a contract for a corporate group subscription to the Financial Times online newspaper, valued at £71,307. This contract, classified under CPV codes 22210000 (Newspapers) and 79980000 (Subscription services), spans from 27 July 2024 to 26 July 2025. The procurement was finalised in the award stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 1 June 2024, and the award date published on 6 August 2024. The subscription service targets various regions, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in subscription and digital content services. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive access to business and economic current affairs and cater to the needs of corporate clients will find this contract particularly lucrative. Given the financial commitment and the extensive readership involved (230 readers, with 185 core users), firms with robust digital infrastructure and a focus on high-quality financial journalism will be well-suited to deliver the required services. The collaboration with the Financial Times underscores the demand for premium business information resources within the professional and corporate sectors.

## Notice

Subscription. Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines. Newspapers. British Business Bank has awarded a Contract for the provision of Corporate Group Access to the Financial Times online newspaper. This incorporates access to a daily broadsheet that focuses on business and economic current affairs. FT.com Premium, 230 Readers, including 185 Core Readers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55052ca7-cc97-4655-ac16-26d074d7fdf5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,307 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,307 |
| 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55052ca7-cc97-4655-ac16-26d074d7fdf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55052ca7-cc97-4655-ac16-26d074d7fdf5
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=880729084
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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