Scope
Reference
project_12402
Description
The purchase of digital access to The Economist and The Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint for FCDO staff
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £404,120 excluding VAT
- £404,120 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 79980000 - Subscription services
Contract locations
- UKI32 - Westminster
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The FCDO requires access to a number of publications to support our staff's work. The Economist is a unique creative work.
PA23 - Schedule 5 (a); due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required.
Supplier
The Economist Group Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWTT-6412-WYMN
The Adelphi, 1 - 11 John Adam Street
London
WC2N 6HT
United Kingdom
Email: andrescardesin@eiu.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Marie Strandberg
Email: commercial.corporate@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government