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Company Watch Service Agreement

CABINET OFFICE

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Company Watch Service Agreement," initiated by the Cabinet Office, has reached the award stage. This agreement, focusing on subscription services for credit scores and financial information development, falls under the industry category of financial systems software development services. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 28 February 2018 and will run until 26 February 2027. The procurement method used was a single tender (above threshold), and the contract, valued at £222,204, was awarded on 22 February 2018. The award notice was published on 14 April 2026, indicating the conclusion of this procurement cycle.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software development services to expand their offerings in collaboration with the Cabinet Office, a prominent buying organisation. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those capable of delivering specialised subscription services, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. While this specific agreement is unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights a viable pathway for established companies to enhance business growth by securing government contracts in the financial software sector.

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Notice Title

Company Watch Service Agreement

Notice Description

Subscription for credit scores and financial information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5aa34ec-4e99-4a6b-8716-ff2eb1ffd140
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1079e39f-da1f-4d0a-9dfe-67eef4791989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - single tender (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£222,204 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,204 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2018 - 26 Feb 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

COMPANY WATCH

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