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IISS Military Balance Plus

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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23 Oct 2025 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process led by the Department for Business & Trade has reached the award stage with the title "IISS Military Balance Plus". This contracting process falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on subscription services, and is conducted at the Old Admiralty Building, London, United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the contract period starting on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The procurement method employed for this process was direct and below threshold, meaning it occurred without competition, under a light touch regime.

This awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in strategic and subscription services. Organisations that specialise in providing analytical and subscription-based services, particularly those with expertise or interests in military and defence statistics, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, a large-scale organisation, was chosen as the supplier, indicating that businesses with extensive capabilities and a solid reputation in their field will find significant opportunities for growth in such contracts. The total contract value amounts to £13,200 gross, offering substantial business growth potential within this niche sector.

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Notice Title

IISS Military Balance Plus

Notice Description

IISS Military Balance Plus Subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067659-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dataandsystems@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

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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