---
title: "25231.35"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04abe3"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04abe3.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-14"
---

# 25231.35

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04abe3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Glasgow, UK, has completed a procurement process for the title "Financial Times Subscription" under the industry category of Printed Matter and Related Products (CPV: 22000000). The procurement method used was "limited," specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. This process, which was deemed to fall outside the scope of typical directives, culminated in the award of a contract worth £25,231.35 to Financial Times Limited. The contract was signed on 7th October 2024, and the only lot involved in the procurement was cancelled before this decision.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses that can provide specialised subscription services or similar goods within the publishing and media industry. Businesses well-suited to compete for such tenders include those with established publications or value-added media products that cater directly to government or large-scale organisational needs. Given the limited procurement method and the requirement for unique publications, companies that offer specialized or exclusive content have an edge in similar future contracts. Furthermore, large-scale suppliers with the ability to meet precise governmental needs quickly and efficiently will find this tender alignment brings potential in fostering long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Financial Times Subscription

### Procurement Information

Unique Publication

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033030-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,231 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033030-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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