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Summary of the contracting process

National Savings and Investments (NS&I), a central government authority, has completed the procurement process for the "CE Essential Subscription" contract. This contract, related to economic research services, falls under the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated with the publication on 3rd April 2025, and the contract was signed on 11th March 2025. The procurement method used is direct, categorised as below threshold without competition, with a total contract value of £17,500 GBP. The contract period runs from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and market insights services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Capital Economics Ltd, an SME, has successfully secured the contract and will provide comprehensive macroeconomic and market insights through a web-based service with licences for up to five users. The streamlined procurement method allows qualified firms to offer specialised services directly, promoting business growth for companies capable of delivering high-quality insights in the economic research sector.

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Notice Title

CE Essential Subscription

Notice Description

NS&I require a provider of comprehensive macroeconomic and market insights services. NS&I require a web based service and enough licences for up to five users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012758-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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Additional Buyers

NS&I

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
South West London
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITAL ECONOMICS

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