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Credit Rating Agency Data

FCA

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21 Nov 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Credit Rating Agency Data". This procurement, aimed at enhancing the credit monitoring programme of the Advanced Analytics and Economics Department, falls under the services category, specifically information technology and data services. The procurement method was direct, below the competitive threshold, and the contract was awarded to TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED. Based in London, the contract covers services delivered across the UK. The contract was signed on 3rd November 2025, active from 10th November 2025, and extends until 30th April 2026, with a gross value of £56,400.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, especially for entities specialising in data and IT services, as they contribute to substantial public sector projects with potential for future collaborations. Large businesses with expertise in credit rating data services stand to gain from direct procurement processes like this, which streamline contract acquisition without the need for competitive tendering. The FCA's procurement of sophisticated data services is an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector projects focused on advanced analytics and credit monitoring.

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Notice Title

Credit Rating Agency Data

Notice Description

Credit Rating Agency Data for information on consumer credit markets. The data is integral to the Advanced Analytics and Economics Department's Credit Monitoring Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076154-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72222300 - Information technology services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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