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Provision of Business Intelligence Data Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jan 2026 at 15:29

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16 Dec 2025 at 21:46

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16 Dec 2025 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process titled 'Provision of Business Intelligence Data Subscription,' focusing on subscription services within the public authority central government sector. The organisation has opted for a direct award, citing technical reasons necessitating the selection of Moody's Analytics UK Limited as the sole supplier, with no reasonable alternatives available. This procurement process concluded with the signing of the contract on 30th December 2025, which is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and last until 31st December 2026, with an option for a one-year extension. The contract value is pegged at £488,263, with the gross amount reaching £585,916, inclusive of any potential extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business intelligence data subscription services, particularly larger-scale enterprises adept at supplying sophisticated data solutions like Moody's famed Fame and Orbis products. Those in the field of analytics and data processing can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and solidify their presence within the public sector. With procurement decisions based on technical expertise and exclusivity, businesses possessing unique capabilities and specialised products will find themselves in advantageous positions to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Business Intelligence Data Subscription

Notice Description

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero intend to enter into a contract with Moody's Analytics for the provision of Business Intelligence Data, using their Fame and Orbis products.

Procurement Information

The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000073-2026
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
Direct award
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
£488,263 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£488,263 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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 ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateservicescommercial@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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

MOODY'S ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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