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MAC Online Job Vacancy Data

HOME OFFICE

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23 Sep 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a procurement process titled "MAC Online Job Vacancy Data," aimed at acquiring time series vacancy data to enhance its advisory role on immigration policy. The procurement was conducted under the direct method, specifically identified as below threshold without competition. This contract falls within the services category, notably focusing on data services, and is scheduled from 28th July 2025 to 27th July 2026. The award and contract, now active, were processed on 23rd September 2025 and signed on 25th July 2025, respectively, with a total contract value of £16,200 GBP, inclusive of VAT. This project is centrally managed from the Home Office located at 2 Marsham Street, London.

This procurement provides opportunities in the data services sector, particularly for suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive and timely market analysis. Businesses with expertise in economic modelling and labour market analytics, like the appointed supplier Lightcast Economic Modeling, would find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and showcasing their capabilities in supporting government policy design. Given the nature of the direct procurement approach, similar companies can seek future prospects by aligning their offerings to fit below-threshold and non-competitive procurement avenues effectively.

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Notice Title

MAC Online Job Vacancy Data

Notice Description

The MAC requires access to time series vacancy data to provide it a full overview of the labour market, as part of our role to provide independent evidence-based advice to the government on immigration policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a086
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059045-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
name@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

LIGHTCAST ECONOMIC MODELING

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