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Real-Time Industry & Sector Data Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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24 Mar 2025 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded the procurement process for a subscription service titled "Real-Time Industry & Sector Data Subscription". This procurement, classified under business services (CPV code 79000000), aims to provide real-time data on the UK's emerging economy and sector dynamics. The procurement process, conducted through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, was completed with an award date of 24th February 2025. The contract period spans from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2026. The project is located at the DCMS head office in London, SW1A 2BQ, with a total contract value of £18,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand their service offerings within the UK’s dynamic business services sector. The successful supplier, Data City, based in Leeds, exemplifies the type of company well-suited to this contract. Similar businesses with expertise in providing specialised data services and sector analytics may find substantial growth potential here by leveraging their capabilities to meet the needs of large governmental departments like DCMS. This procurement underscores the value of responsive, innovative data solutions in enhancing government understanding and strategic planning within key economic sectors.

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Notice Title

Real-Time Industry & Sector Data Subscription

Notice Description

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide a subscription service to understand the UK's emerging economy and to provide real time data on dynamic sectors and the companies within them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3933d08f-3055-43eb-9d09-b589aa473b20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9317280-3999-4c93-9636-359066b1b9f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

DATA CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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