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title: "Corporate subscription to The Times newspaper"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6a49e1c-55cb-4a4c-b1df-634356de48e8"
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published: "2021-10-07"
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# Corporate subscription to The Times newspaper

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6a49e1c-55cb-4a4c-b1df-634356de48e8

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for a corporate subscription to The Times newspaper, valued at £56,250. This procurement falls under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines (CPV code 22200000). The contract period is from 29 August 2021 to 28 August 2022, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was officially completed and published on 7 October 2021, with the tender submission deadline set on 27 August 2021.

This opportunity may benefit businesses specialising in publishing or media services, particularly those offering subscription models. As the awarded supplier, Times Newspapers Limited exemplifies the type of enterprise suited for such contracts. Other businesses with similar competencies or those looking to expand their offerings in corporate subscriptions could consider engaging in comparable tenders in the future to drive growth and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

1 year corporate subscription to The Times newspaper.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caa3925-b5f1-4b6d-ac95-1bf4c1989d77 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2021 - 28 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,250 |
| 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 | TIMES NEWSPAPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 21:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caa3925-b5f1-4b6d-ac95-1bf4c1989d77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caa3925-b5f1-4b6d-ac95-1bf4c1989d77
  7th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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