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07 Jul 2026 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Bank of England, based in London, for a contract titled "Pitchbook Data Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD)." The service falls under the industry category of data supply services and is classified as a central government public authority undertaking. The procurement occurred without competition, as it was below the threshold, using a direct method. This contract has been awarded and is complete as of 7th July 2026, with the service period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The provision of this data service will take place in the United Kingdom, and it specifically pertains to real-time news, research, and analysis provided via the web.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data supply services, particularly those capable of delivering real-time research and analysis. Large-scale enterprises or those with robust data management capabilities would find this contract beneficial. Given the nature of the procurement process, businesses similar to Pitchbook Data Limited, which was the successful supplier, will find that having a strong portfolio and presence in data services can be advantageous in securing such contracts. Additionally, involvement in central government initiatives can enhance business credibility and open further growth opportunities within governmental sectors.

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Notice Title

Pitchbook Data Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD)

Notice Description

Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD) is real-time news, research & analysis. This service is provided via the web. Start - 01/06/2026 End - 31/05/2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063414-2026
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

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITCHBOOK DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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