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Enders Analysis 2025-28

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the National Audit Office (NAO) acquiring a subscription to Enders Analysis to support its financial audit efforts concerning the media, entertainment, telecommunications sectors, and the environment within which the BBC operates. The contract, initially valued at £105,120, began on 31st October 2025 and will run until 30th October 2026, with an option to extend for two additional years until 2028. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and was conducted through a single tender action, a direct method. The awarded contract was officially announced on 13th April 2026, with the primary service location being in London, England.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for companies within the media analysis and telecommunications industry who can provide bespoke research services to public sector bodies like the NAO. Businesses capable of offering detailed and expert analysis in these sectors, particularly those with a focus on software and information systems, stand to benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly find this procurement method advantageous due to its tailored scope and focus on specialist services. Companies that can offer value and adaptability are well suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those designed to aid strategic and audit operations for large public institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enders Analysis 2025-28

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has an annual subscription to Enders Analysis which is a research service covering the media, entertainment, mobile and fixed telecommunications industries. This is to help support their financial audit risk assessment and understanding of the environment within which the BBC operates. The contract commenced on the 31st of October 2025 for a period of 12 months until the 30th of October 2026. There is an option to extend for an additional 2 years with a final end date of the 30th of October 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-419da888-ffea-4e4d-966c-1245b18c95ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b0e63a-ddb5-4bf2-8b89-071d74139466
Current Stage
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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
SME
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
£105,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENDERS ANALYSIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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