---
title: "DESNZ / DSIT - COMMS - Politico Renewal UK7 Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b32d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# DESNZ / DSIT - COMMS - Politico Renewal UK7 Notice

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b32d

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is titled "DESNZ / DSIT - COMMS - Politico Renewal UK7 Notice." This contract falls under the services category, specifically for news-agency services, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process involved a direct procedure below the threshold, without competition, resulting in an award to Politico for a daily news service contract valued at £69,355.48. The contracting process is complete, with the contract signed on 10th April 2026 and active since 17th April 2026, running until 16th April 2028.

This procurement opportunity provides a substantial growth avenue for businesses involved in news-agency services. While this specific tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, understanding similar contracts can help businesses strategise for future opportunities in governmental service provisions. Enterprises that offer robust service delivery and have experience with public sector contracts may find this type of procurement particularly beneficial for growth. The Deputy Department for Science, Innovation & Technology also played a role in this process, indicating possible future alliances for companies in technology and communications sectors.

## Notice

Daily news service- 24 months contract: PS69,355.48

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055320-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,355 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| 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 | POLITICO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92400000 - News-agency services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055320-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055320-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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