---
title: "PPE1000276 Direct award for the Provision of the online platform of the Financial Times"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000735401"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2023-06-27"
---

# PPE1000276 Direct award for the Provision of the online platform of the Financial Times

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000735401

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the Provision of the online platform of the Financial Times. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded based on technical reasons without competition. The tender was completed, and the contract value is £97,711. The procurement took place in Glasgow, UK, under the category of goods.

This tender by the University of Glasgow presents an opportunity for businesses to provide the online platform of the Financial Times. The contract has been awarded to The Financial Times. Businesses that can offer unique online platforms and meet the technical requirements specified in the tender documentation would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract is currently active, and potential suppliers should consider the specific requirements outlined by the University of Glasgow in their awarded contract.

## Notice

PPE1000276 Direct award for the Provision of the online platform of the Financial Times. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1000276 Direct award for the Provision of the online platform of the Financial Times. Financial Times Limited is the sole supplier of the unique FT.com online platform.

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482125 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,711 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482125

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482125
  PPE1000276 Direct award for the Provision of the online platform of the Financial Times - PPE1000276 Direct award for the Provision of the online platform of the Financial Times. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735401

## Provenance

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