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Capital Economics Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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27 Feb 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, located in London, has awarded a contract for a subscription to the Capital Economics database, focusing on macroeconomic monitoring and analysis within the steel sector and other commodities. The procurement process was conducted under a direct method, below the threshold without competition, culminating in an award stage. Capital Economics Limited, a London-based SME, will provide the subscription, allowing up to ten user logins for access to data and reports. The contract commenced on 31 January 2026 and will conclude on 30 January 2027, with a total contract value of £15,225 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in economic analysis and software packages related to information systems. It is particularly suitable for SMEs in the economic consultancy sector looking to expand their client base within government projects. Leveraging this opportunity could enhance expertise in commodity markets analysis and provide critical insights for government investment strategies. SMEs with experience in delivering specialised economic data solutions may find competing for similar tenders beneficial for business growth and establishing robust client relationships with central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Capital Economics Subscription

Notice Description

This award is for a subscription to Capital Economics database. Capital Economics analysis on the steel sector, as well as other commodity markets, will be key in ensuring HMG can make informed decisions regarding investment opportunities in these industries. The subscription will continue to provide a license for up to 10 user logins for Capital Economics analysis, allowing downloads of data and reports on macroeconomic monitoring and analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ddd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017712-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 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 BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

CAPITAL ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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