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UK6 Provision of International Company and Investment Data for Policy and Trends Analysis 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) in the United Kingdom awarded a contract for the provision of international company and investment data services to PitchBook, effective from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract, titled "UK6 Provision of International Company and Investment Data for Policy and Trends Analysis 2026," is valued at £66,893.36 and falls within the services category. This procurement process was initiated through direct selection, deemed below the competitive threshold, focusing on data supply services for policy and trends analysis within the central government public authority sector. The contract award notice was published on 10 March 2026, with a milestone for the future signature of the contract scheduled for 20 March 2026.

This opportunity primarily benefits businesses that specialise in data analysis and investment research, particularly those offering robust online platforms for data access and utilisation. SMEs providing innovative data solutions and analytical services stand to gain by engaging with government contracts such as this, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the public sector. Suppliers with existing capabilities in international data provision or possessing expertise in venture capital trends could emerge successful in acquiring similar contracts, promoting international business growth and diversification within the industry.

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Notice Title

UK6 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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06667f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021404-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days 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
Not Specified

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

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