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title: "Argus Media Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee31dfb6-c9d2-4369-bd51-bf2c2b002403"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Argus Media Contract

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee31dfb6-c9d2-4369-bd51-bf2c2b002403

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Argus Media Contract was managed by the Department for Transport, focusing on the acquisition of low carbon fuel pricing data. This falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, with additional classifications related to IT services such as consulting and support. The contract, valued at £34,500, was procured via a direct, single tender action, deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Based in London, UK, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract period beginning on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems and IT services, especially those dealing with consulting, software development, or support. SMEs in these fields could find the procurement's direct method advantageous by reducing competition and facilitating engagement. The involvement of a large supplier, ARGUS MEDIA LIMITED, suggests potential for collaborative ventures, particularly for smaller firms aiming to scale by partnering with established providers in similar sectors.

## Notice

Contract to access the latest data on low carbon fuel prices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b1fc49-35d3-43f6-b222-7e668924488c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,500 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARGUS MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 23:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b1fc49-35d3-43f6-b222-7e668924488c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b1fc49-35d3-43f6-b222-7e668924488c
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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