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DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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02 Jul 2026 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority based in London, conducted a public procurement for a Crunchbase Subscription. The procurement was completed via a direct method without competition as it fell below the threshold. Classified under the services category with the industry focus on data services, the contract was awarded on 22nd June 2026 and is active from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2029. Crunchbase, Inc, based in San Francisco, was named as the supplier. The procurement process reached its 'Award' stage, and the contract is valued at USD 26,250.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those that provide subscription-based analytical tools. While the contract has been directly awarded, large-scale data service providers might consider how similar government requirements could fit their offerings in future opportunities. Understanding such procurement processes and observing industry requirements could position businesses to better tailor their bids for these and similar government contracts, facilitating growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crunchbase Subscription

Notice Description

Provision of a 3 year subscroption to Crunchbase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c253
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062225-2026
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
£26,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CRUNCHBASE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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