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CE Essential Subscription

NS&I

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

In this public procurement process, NS&I, a central government public authority situated in London, has awarded a contract titled "CE Essential Subscription" to Capital Economics Ltd for services in economic research. Located within the UKI44 region, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 11th March 2026 and active from 31st March 2026 until 29th March 2027, with potential for automatic renewal until 2028. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, focusing on providing macroeconomic and market insight services via a web-based platform accommodating up to five users.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in economic research services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive insights and web-based solutions. Despite the absence of competition due to the below-threshold procurement method, it opens doors for large-scale enterprises like Capital Economics Ltd to demonstrate their expertise and reliability to central government authorities. Businesses specialising in creating insightful economic analyses could find this contract an excellent avenue for expanding their presence within the government sector, aligning well with NS&I's requirement for detailed market intelligence and research capabilities.

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Notice Title

CE Essential Subscription

Notice Description

NS&I require a provider of comprehensive macroeconomic and market insights services. NS&I require a web based service and enough licences for up to five users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITAL ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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