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Provision of International Company and Investment Data for Policy and Trends Analysis 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 12:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Mar 2026 at 15:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology located in London, involves the provision of international company and investment data for policy and trend analysis for the year 2026. The procurement falls within the services category and employs a direct procurement method below the threshold, signifying there was no competition involved. The contract with PitchBook, an SME data supplier based in Seattle, USA, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, with the contract signed on 26th March 2026. This stage is completed, with the award details active as of 30th March 2026, reflecting a contract value of £67,168.80.

This tender creates business growth opportunities by offering a specialised service that aligns with the department’s requirement for data that informs policy and trends. Businesses that focus on providing data supply services, particularly those with capabilities in extracting, analysing, and presenting international investment and venture capital data, would find this contract beneficial to pursue. Specifically, SMEs in the tech sector with expertise in data platforms and tools that enhance policy analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities with the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. This contract showcases the potential for data suppliers to influence public sector decision-making through effective and comprehensive data services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of International Company and Investment Data for Policy and Trends Analysis 2026

Notice Description

DSIT is currently in contract with Pitchbook, a data supplier who provide international jobs, company and investment data. The Department currently has 15 licences providing coverage of investment and venture capital data with them but is reducing this to 10. The data is accessed via a platform (Pitchbook online platform).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06667f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029090-2026
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

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,893 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£67,168 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

PITCHBOOK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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