---
title: "Financial Times Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b5f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052b5f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2025-06-03"
---

# Financial Times Subscription

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b5f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The Pensions Regulator for a "Financial Times Subscription" involves a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, already in the award stage, covers the period from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. The Pensions Regulator, located in Brighton, United Kingdom, is part of the central government and aims to secure 44 core licences under subscription services, falling within the services industry category. The contract with Financial Times Limited was signed on 30th May 2025 for a total value of £19,977 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in subscription services and related fields, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, large-scale solutions to a central government entity. While the direct procurement method limits immediate competition, understanding the needs and compliance requirements of public authorities like The Pensions Regulator can prepare similar businesses for future opportunities. Companies that specialize in information dissemination and have the capacity for large-scale delivery without needing to engage in competitive processes will find such contracts beneficial for expanding their relevance in the public sector market.

## Notice

Financial Times Subscription - 44 core licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029489-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,615 |
| Contracts value | £19,977 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 11:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029489-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 10:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029450-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029489-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029450-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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