--- title: "Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056390" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056390" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056390.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056390.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2025-07-22" --- # Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056390 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056390) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056390.json) ## Summary HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is planning a procurement process for the engagement of a supplier to manage annual online subscriptions. This initiative, titled "Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers," focuses on services related to subscription services, classified under CPV 79980000, with a procurement stage in planning. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is conducted via the HMRC's SAP Ariba eSourcing Portal. The tender period is scheduled to end on 12th September 2025, with the award decision expected by 26th September 2025, and the contract period running from 3rd October 2025 to 2nd October 2030. The estimated contract value is £1,302,000 gross, equivalent to £1,085,000 net, and the services are to be primarily delivered within the UK. This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses that specialise in intermediary services, online subscription management, and digital content supply. Companies experienced in negotiating and managing online access agreements, particularly those providing insights and data in the oil and gas sector, will find this tender particularly beneficial. This process is ideal for businesses capable of providing wide-ranging subscription solutions, ensuring seamless service delivery, and securing cost-effective renewal quotes. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their clientele within the government sector and enhance their reputation by partnering with a central government authority like HMRC. ## Notice HMRC is seeking to engage a Supplier to act as a third-party in the procuring of annual online subscriptions on behalf of HMRC. The successful supplier will act as an intermediary between HMRC and subscription providers, being responsible for engaging with the suppliers for the annual subscription, securing renewal quotes, creating purchase requests and paying the supplier. The supplier will need to have the capacity to engage directly with the providers of the online subscriptions to secure renewal quotes and the best price, and to ensure the renewal process is completed without any gap in service. Whilst LB (Large Business) are the highest value user of this contract, other business areas also utilise this contract to acquire annual subscriptions such as Financial Times etc. Subscriptions to include but are not limited to: * Oil and Gas pricing agencies who supply data that is required in order for us to produce statutory Oil and Gas valuations on a monthly basis, * Other subscriptions which provide valuable insight into the world of Oil and Gas. * Annual subscriptions such as Financial Times etc. Examples of current subscriptions LB Scotland and Northern Ireland: Argus European Natural Gas online service Argus Web Service (Argus Crude Desktop via Argus Direct) Energy Voice (14 users) online service Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) - ICIS Chemical World Crude Report. Platts Market Data - Crude and Refined Package Wood Mackenzie Research (package) Other HMRC Users: Glasses online (WMBC Mid-size Business) The Times online (Press Office) The Daily Telegraph (Press Office) PR Week (Press Office) The Journal, WORLDecr ( CP&S) Broadcast (LB London) Screen International (LB London) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041897-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 13 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,085,000 | | Lots value | £1,085,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79980000 - Subscription services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2025 at 10:16 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041897-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041897-2025 22nd July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://hmrc.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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