---
title: "Financial Times subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d376"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d376.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK EXPORT FINANCE"
published: "2026-07-24"
---

# Financial Times subscription

Buyer: UK EXPORT FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d376

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by UK Export Finance, centres around acquiring a subscription service from the Financial Times. The contract has been awarded under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on subscription services, and pertains to the central government sector. The location for this procurement is primarily the United Kingdom, with the buyer based in London at 1 Horse Guards Rd. This procurement reached the award stage on 24th July 2026, with the contract having commenced on 23rd July 2026 and intended to end on 22nd July 2027. The process employed a 'direct' procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, reflecting a streamlined process due to its specific nature and likely pre-existing supplier relationship.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in media subscriptions and related services. Although this particular contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, Financial Times Limited, businesses capable of offering unique or competitive service packages may find similar opportunities by monitoring government and public authority requirements. Enterprises that are flexible and can offer tailored solutions for subscription services could position themselves advantageously in similar public procurement spaces in the future.

## Notice

Financial Times subscription service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070381-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,655 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK EXPORT FINANCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| 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 | FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070381-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070381-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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