---
title: "The Economist Subscription Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d756"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2025-10-30"
---

# The Economist Subscription Renewal

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d756

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade has successfully completed a procurement process for the renewal of a Digital Corporate subscription to The Economist. This contract, classified under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, falls within the central government public authority sector. The subscription is intended to provide access to political, business, and economic content to all department colleagues, aiding professional development and enhancing the work environment. The contract period runs from 19th October 2025 to 18th October 2026, and it was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold status, with The Economist serving as the supplier. The contract was signed on 2nd October 2025 for a value of £50,750.

This tender is particularly beneficial for businesses specializing in the production and distribution of digital content aimed at professional development within governmental settings. Companies like The Economist, with capabilities in supplying comprehensive digital information resources, will find such opportunities suitable for reinforcing their existing services and expanding their client base in the public sector. The direct nature of the procurement method emphasizes reliability and the proven track record of potential suppliers in fulfilling government requirements efficiently.

## Notice

This procurement was a below threshold direct award under PA23. It is for a Digital Corporate subscription to The Economist providing access for all DBT colleagues, including staff at post, via the Economist website and app. This subscription allows every colleague within DBT to sign up for an online account so they can be informed on the latest political, business, and economic developments, analysis and trends, from across the UK and the world on their devices, wherever they are. Access to podcasts and events encourage continuous learning and professional development. The provision of The Economist is part of the package of making DBT a great place to work and supported by the Permanent Secretary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069830-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 15:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069830-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069830-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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