Award

Companies Database Subscription Services

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2026 at 19:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a central government public authority located in London, entails a subscription service for a proprietary companies database. This service supports the CMA’s internal research and statutory functions, falling into the category of data services within the wider services industry. The procurement was carried out using a direct method described as "Below threshold - without competition" and has reached its award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 11th March 2026, and the contract's validity extending from this date to 6th March 2027. The geographical focus is the United Kingdom, indicating a strong emphasis on local data services.

This tender presents a unique business opportunity particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in data services and analytics. The successful supplier, MOODY'S ANALYTICS UK LIMITED, implies that similar businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive database subscription services could be well-suited for future tenders of this nature. The direct procurement method employed suggests that businesses with established relationships or recognised authority in the required service area stand a better chance in such processes, thereby encouraging companies to enhance their subject-matter expertise and visibility within the relevant industry networks.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Companies Database Subscription Services

Notice Description

Subscription access to a proprietary companies database to support the Competition and Markets Authority's internal research, casework, and statutory functions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06806a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033010-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,705 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 6 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOODY'S ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06806a-2026-04-10T20:41:35+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-10T20:41:35+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06806a",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXGD-3659-GWZT",
            "name": "Competition and Markets Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXGD-3659-GWZT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Cabot, 25 Cabot Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E14 4QZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI42"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Commercial@cma.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03743494",
            "name": "MOODY'S ANALYTICS UK LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03743494"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Canada Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E14 5FA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI42"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "lee.sum@cma.gsi.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PXGD-3659-GWZT",
        "name": "Competition and Markets Authority"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PROC 108-2025",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Companies Database Subscription Services",
        "description": "Subscription access to a proprietary companies database to support the Competition and Markets Authority's internal research, casework, and statutory functions.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03743494",
                    "name": "MOODY'S ANALYTICS UK LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72300000",
                            "description": "Data services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-03-11T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2027-03-06T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 95646,
                "amount": 79705,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-03-11T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "033010-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033010-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-10T20:41:35+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}