Scope
Description
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,750 excluding VAT
- £50,750 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates
- 19 October 2025 to 18 October 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
The Economist
The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street
London
WC2N 6HT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Department for Business & Trade
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZZJ-6312-QTTD
Old Admiralty Building
London
SW1A 2DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government