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Annual subscription to Frost & Sullivan database for SBREC members

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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08 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, involves an annual subscription to the Frost & Sullivan database for members of the Small Business Research & Enterprise Centre. This tender, categorised under subscription services within the services industry, is relevant to the City of London with a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027, with the potential for renewal until 2028. The process has reached the award stage, with Frost and Sullivan Limited being the contracted supplier through a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised subscription services that enhance business research and enterprise capabilities. While the contract has been awarded to Frost and Sullivan Limited, the recurring nature of the procurement, subject to annual review, presents ongoing opportunities for large enterprises capable of providing exclusive data services. Organisations specialising in business intelligence and market research data provision might find similar future contracts beneficial for business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Annual subscription to Frost & Sullivan database for SBREC members

Notice Description

Frost & Sullivan database annual subscription for access to members of the Small Business Research & Enterprise Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042200-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FROST AND SULLIVAN

Further Information

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