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Credit Bureau Data Analyst

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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12 Jun 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority in London, organised a contracting process titled "Credit Bureau Data Analyst" in the services category. This tender, relevant to research and development consultancy services, aimed to exploit micro-analytical business data on vulnerabilities, growth, productivity, and investment. The procurement process was completed using a direct method, below the competitive threshold, with no need for open bidding. The contract was signed on 22nd May 2025, effective from 23rd May 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a possible extension until 31st March 2028. Key information about the contract was published on 12th June 2025.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. With a focus on business data analysis and consultancy, SMEs like RH Initiatives Ltd—which secured the contract—are positioned favourably to compete in such engagements. Companies offering expertise in business analytics and consultancy, particularly those concentrating on micro-analytical data related to economics, should find themselves in a strong position to partner with or compete for similar contracting opportunities in the future. The project's outcomes can drive strategic growth for businesses capable of delivering nuanced insights into market vulnerabilities and investment potentials.

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Notice Title

Credit Bureau Data Analyst

Notice Description

DBT awarded a contract to RH Initiatives for the provision of support services in exploiting micro-analytical business data on Business Vulnerabilities, Growth, Productivity and Business Investment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054766
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031821-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

RH INITIATIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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