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22 Jun 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, based in Leicester, has engaged in a procurement process titled "Market Intelligence Subscription" within the services industry category. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, to secure market research services. This subscription provides access to Mintel's proprietary market intelligence reports, crucial for academic purposes across multiple university sites, including its Dubai campus. The contract was awarded on 18th June 2026 to Mintel Group Ltd, a large London-based supplier, with a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The total contract value amounts to £138,888 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies capable of providing specialised market research services tailored to academic institutions. Businesses well-suited for such opportunities include those with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive market intelligence packages and analysis. Although this procurement was completed through a direct method without open competition, understanding such processes can equip businesses to better position themselves for future opportunities arising from similar service requirements in the academic sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Market Intelligence Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to Mintel, providing proprietary UK focused market intelligence reports, datasets, and analysis essential for teaching, student research, and academic outputs. The licence covers multiple University sites, including the Dubai campus, ensuring consistent access for all students and staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058325-2026
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINTEL GROUP

Further Information

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