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Feedly for Market Intelligence

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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25 Sep 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, UK, has concluded its procurement process for the renewal of a one-year subscription to the Feedly Market Intelligence service. This procurement, identified under the title "Feedly for Market Intelligence," falls under the goods category with an additional classification of administration software package. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the competition threshold, with the contract being awarded to Feedly Inc. The awarding process was completed, and the contract was signed on 25th September 2025, set to be active from 5th October 2025 to 4th October 2026.

This contract provides business opportunities primarily for suppliers offering market intelligence and administration software solutions. The procurement's direct method indicates a pre-existing relationship or specific requirements that Feedly Inc. successfully met. Companies with similar service offerings, particularly those operating in the niche of data analytics and intelligence, could benefit from understanding this procurement as it highlights an avenue for service renewals and long-term subscriptions within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those familiar with government contracts, could thus find opportunities in offering bespoke software solutions or enhancing existing government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Feedly for Market Intelligence

Notice Description

Renewal of Dstl's access to Feedly's services (1 year subscription).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a255
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059796-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2025 - 4 Oct 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
x-divtransparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEEDLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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