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Oxford Economics Model

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Oxford Economics Model" contract was undertaken by the Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contract pertains to accessing Oxford Economics datasets, tailored for analysis, with licences for analysts to operate the economic models involved. This process falls under the services category within the database services industry and employs a direct procurement method due to being below the competition threshold. This particular contract kickstarted on 31st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 55,188 gross. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was officially signed on 31st March 2026, with the award being actively managed by Oxford Economics Limited from Oxford.

This tender presents a range of opportunities for businesses in the field of economic analysis and data services, particularly ones that specialise in providing sophisticated datasets and analytical tools. Large organisations with a robust offering in database services and economic modelling would be well-positioned to leverage similar contracts for fostering business growth. Moreover, enterprises keen on partnering or subcontracting on large-scale projects to expand their service offerings may find beneficial growth prospects here. The closed competition nature of this procurement implies that businesses with a strong niche in economic data services and established reputation may stand a significant advantage in securing future contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oxford Economics Model

Notice Description

Access to Oxford Economics datasets to be used for analysis and licenses for analysts to operate the model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036629-2026
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

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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 BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

OXFORD ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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