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The Economist Corporate Subscription

Awarded to The Economist

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office(buyer)

Published
Published 22 December 2025

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Overview

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract to The Economist for digital access to The Economist and The Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint for FCDO staff. The contract, valued at £444,120, was awarded on 22 December 2025 and is now in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
22 December 2025
Classification (CPV)
NewspapersSubscription services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£444,120
Award date
22 December 2025
Contract period
7 January 2026 → 31 December 2027
Contract length
2 years
Winner
  • The Economist

This contract ends on 31 December 2027.

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About the winner

The Economist

Based in
London
Public contracts won
1
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Printed matter and related products

£112,770

Median of 588 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 3.9× the median.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the last 12 months

259

contracts awarded, worth £479,036,713 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 March 2026

  2. Contract

    22 December 2025

  3. Contract

    22 December 2025

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