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Moody's Analytics Databases 2026-2027

JISC

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:32

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30 Oct 2025 at 16:53

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29 Oct 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has completed a direct award procurement process titled "Moody's Analytics Databases 2026-2027". The contract, involving the provision of educational and training services, enables Jisc member institutions across the UK to subscribe to Moody's business databases such as Orbis, Fame, and BankFocus at preferential rates. This contract, valued at £5,000,000 and managed under a framework agreement without reopening competition, spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027. The contracting process was initiated on 13th November 2025 and involves Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary handling the contract, which is designed solely for the use of Jisc Members.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies in the education and training sectors, particularly those capable of providing unique and proprietary content similar to Moody's financial databases. The direct award highlights the value in exclusive intellectual property content and the niche role such services play in advancing educational and research institutions. Businesses with expertise in creating specialised, high-value databases or those holding unique intellectual property rights are positioned well to leverage similar opportunities in future tenders by public education consortia across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Moody's Analytics Databases 2026-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Moody's Analytics UK Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to Moody's business databases, including Orbis, Fame and BankFocus, at preferential rates. This contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d68c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077562-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOODY'S ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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