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104896 Real-Time Industry & Sector Data

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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19 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for a subscription to real-time industry and sector data, intended under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was executed using the direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract, titled "104896 Real-Time Industry & Sector Data," has been awarded to Data City Innovations Ltd, an SME located in Leeds. The active contract spans from 17 February 2026 until 17 February 2027, with a gross value of £21,600. The procurement falls within the services category, focusing on content or data standardisation and classification services.

This procurement offers businesses, particularly those in the data services sector, the opportunity to expand in areas requiring real-time industry insights and data classification services. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs that specialise in data analysis and technology solutions, as there is a significant demand within central government departments for expert services that can enhance data-driven decision-making. Companies similar to Data City Innovations Ltd can leverage contracts like this to grow their footprint within the public sector, explore further collaboration opportunities, and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering sophisticated data solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

104896 Real-Time Industry & Sector Data

Notice Description

Real-Time Industry & Sector Data Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065801
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015180-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

DATA CITY INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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