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title: "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2020/2021"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Press Association Newswire Subscription 2020/2021

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef2040e8-eff9-4b2d-a475-1f596670e2c6

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## Summary

The Department For Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for a subscription service titled "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2020/2021." This engagement falls under the services industry category and was executed through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, reflecting its value of £21,538.56. The contract commenced on 1st May 2020 and concluded on 30th April 2021. The contract was awarded on 30th April 2020, and the relevant procurement was published on 24th February 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those with experience in media-related offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as this project provides a platform for them to grow their business by potentially competing for future service contracts within the public sector. The focus on delivering news and media solutions means that businesses with a strong background in similar areas would be well-suited to explore opportunities arising from this procurement.

## Notice

DCMS requires the renewal of its subscription for PA Newswire. This is the UK's national news agency, which provides a 24/7 newsfeed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de559347-f300-4536-a474-2a1adb6e8408 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,538 |
| 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 FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 PRESS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de559347-f300-4536-a474-2a1adb6e8408

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de559347-f300-4536-a474-2a1adb6e8408
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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