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Analytics Database Subscription

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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06 Jan 2026 at 20:02

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University, located in Poole, UK, has completed a procurement process for an "Analytics Database Subscription" service, focused on the library management and services industry. The procurement, initiated through a direct method below the threshold without competition, was associated with Moody's data platforms, specifically Moody's Analytics: Fame and Moody's Analytics: Bank Focus. The contract was awarded to Jisc Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol, UK. The award was made on 28th November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, valuing the contract at GBP 53,263. The procurement process reached the award stage on 6th January 2026.

This contract presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in data analytics and library management systems, particularly those with capabilities to offer subscription-based database services. Firms specialising in analytics platforms and possessing the infrastructure to support significant data processing would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The direct procurement method adopted in this case underscores the importance for businesses to maintain a strong reputation and build partnerships with public institutions like Bournemouth University, which could lead to fruitful collaborations without the need for competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

Analytics Database Subscription

Notice Description

Moody's data platforms: - Moody's Analytics: Fame - Moody's Analytics: Bank Focus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06007d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000861-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,263 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement and Contracts Team
Contact Email
procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01202962054

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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