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24 Jun 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has successfully completed its direct procurement process for the “FAME and Orbis” database services, as of 24th June 2026. The contract, valued at £93,555.60 gross, was awarded to Moody’s Analytics UK Limited, a large supplier based in London. The contract began on 1st June 2026 and is set to continue until 31st May 2027, focusing on service delivery within the region of Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement initiative falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government, executed without competition under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in database services, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated data solutions to educational institutions. While the direct procurement nature limited initial competition, similar contracts may emerge, offering chances for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase niche capabilities or innovative solutions that could enhance or complement such service offerings. Businesses seeking collaboration or subcontracting partnerships with established entities, like Moody’s, could explore further engagement avenues for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

FAME and Orbis

Notice Description

Deal up until to 31/05/2027 - FAME and Orbis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059260-2026
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
£77,963 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOODY'S ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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