---
title: "The Economist departmental subscription for DBT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffb02273-977b-46c7-8383-72da9ed8c99e"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2023-11-13"
---

# The Economist departmental subscription for DBT

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb02273-977b-46c7-8383-72da9ed8c99e

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a 24 months provision of access to The Economist digital platform for DBT. The contract is classified under the industry category of Miscellaneous software package and computer systems. The contract value is £40,015 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Single Sourcing Action. The tender period ended on October 16, 2023, with the contract period starting on October 17, 2023, and ending on October 16, 2025.

This procurement process by the Department for International Trade presents opportunities for businesses involved in software and computer systems. The tender process has already concluded, and The Economist Group Limited has been awarded the contract. Businesses providing similar services and interested in government contracts for digital platforms and services may find future opportunities with the Department for International Trade.

## Notice

24 months provision of access to The Economist digital platform for DBT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afef6327-cebc-4540-8846-7e75799fd799 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Sourcing Action |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2023 - 16 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,015 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 ECONOMIST GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2023 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afef6327-cebc-4540-8846-7e75799fd799

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afef6327-cebc-4540-8846-7e75799fd799
  13th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5b1bd41-3380-41eb-b3ba-86c989538c73
  n/a

## Provenance

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