Scope
Reference
project_12402
Description
The purchase of digital access to The Economist and The Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint for FCDO staff
Contract 1. The Economist Corporate Subscription
Supplier
Contract value
- £444,120 excluding VAT
- £444,120 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 January 2026
- 8 working days
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
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 79980000 - Subscription services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. The Economist Corporate Subscription
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michelle Dilkes
Email: commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government