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Subscription FAME and Orbis (Moody's Data for OPSS)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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27 Feb 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has finalised a procurement process titled "Subscription FAME and Orbis (Moody's Data for OPSS)", under the industry category of "Software package and information systems". This award stage tender involves acquiring five licences from Moody's Analytics UK Limited for their FAME and Orbis data, which provides detailed company financial and directorship information. The procurement was done through a direct method, a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract valued at £49,500. The procurement process commenced on 6th February 2025 and concluded on 13th February 2025, with the contract period spanning from 7th February 2025 to 6th February 2026. The data and services procured will be utilised across the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and other global locations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, especially those specialising in financial data and analytics. Companies offering similar high-value data services and capable of meeting stringent governmental requirements could position themselves as strong candidates for future tenders. The Department for Business and Trade often engages in procuring specialised services that can benefit large-scale enterprises equipped to handle extensive datasets and deliver robust analytical insights. As a large organisation handling critical economic and trade matters, collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade can significantly boost a company's portfolio and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Subscription FAME and Orbis (Moody's Data for OPSS)

Notice Description

The Department of Business and Trade has procured five licenses from Moody's Fame + Orbis data, which provide detailed company financial and directorship information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11e47bd3-ecf1-4748-8756-a4287ff1262c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fd3e29-6789-423e-ab0d-3d9825048b39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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