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Credit Rating for EMTN Programme

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Orbit Group Limited has completed a procurement process for assigning a credit rating to their Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, which is targeted for launch by 31st March 2026. The process, classified under the financial and insurance services industry category, involved a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The award stage has been concluded with the contract now active from 3rd March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The services will be provided across various regions in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting sub-central government as a public authority.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for financial services firms specialising in credit rating and analysis. It is particularly advantageous for large-scale businesses with expertise in EMTN programmes. Moody's Analytics UK Limited has been selected as the successful supplier, indicating the competitive nature and quality required for similar future procurements. Companies in the financial sector with robust capabilities in credit assessment and rating will find such tenders beneficial for expansion and diversification, facilitating their growth in public sector service delivery.

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Notice Title

Credit Rating for EMTN Programme

Notice Description

To assign a credit rating to our Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme targeted for launch by 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066988
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022834-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOODY'S ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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