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Dun and Bradstreet Data Blocks Match and Append Files

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has completed a contracting process to acquire data management services from Dun & Bradstreet Limited through a selective procurement method as part of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud framework. The procurement process falls under the industry category "Data management services" and was conducted as a direct award due to technical reasons, ensuring compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and will run until 28th February 2027, with a total contract value of £25,978 GBP. The delivery of services covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This contract represents an opportunity for large-scale data management service providers to align with government departments tasked with meeting specific reporting targets on supplier classifications. The selective procurement method not only streamlines the process but also reflects a targeted opportunity for businesses that can leverage their expertise in data classification and reporting, typically suited for established entities capable of providing specialised services that adhere to regulatory standards. This contract does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, focusing instead on larger scale service providers like Dun & Bradstreet, offering a more suitable fit for organisations looking to expand their government sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dun and Bradstreet Data Blocks Match and Append Files

Notice Description

As a government department, we are required to publish our annual targets for spend with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). To ensure we can report this information accurately, we have established a contract with Dun and Bradstreet (D&B), who provide specialist services to classify our suppliers against these categories. D&B was selected through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud framework. In line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015), a direct award was made for this below threshold procurement as 'competition is absent for technical reasons'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ea4ed8d-3310-4ac3-9662-7acb208d047c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9687755-eb76-457d-9cc1-1b3c00fb87ed
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,978 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,978 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUN & BRADSTREET

Further Information

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