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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 14:50

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority based in Brighton, focused on acquiring a UK and international company research tool titled "Company Information & Financial Data." The tender, classified under the financial analysis and accounting software industry, was executed using a direct award procurement method, citing unique service functionality as a rationale. This award was made to Moody's Analytics UK Ltd, a large supplier based in London. The completed agreement is valued at £103,761.00 and covers the period from 31 October 2026 to 30 October 2027. The latest stages of this procurement were documented on 9 July 2026, with a milestone signature date set for 31 July 2026. This falls under the award and contract stage of the procurement process, highlighting the structured and strategic nature of the buying organisation's approach to securing essential financial data tools.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software and data analytics, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated, bespoke tools that integrate seamlessly with existing systems used by governmental organisations. Companies that provide unparalleled data functionality or have a history of servicing large-scale public authority contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Moreover, businesses that can foster innovations in financial data analysis will find ample growth potential within such procurement frameworks, especially given the reliance on direct awards for securing services that deliver unparalleled technical capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Company Information & Financial Data

Notice Description

For a UK and international company research tool supplying corporate group structure, directors and their other associations, key financials and financial history (including dividend payments where relevant), debt and asset metrics, turnover and trend analysis.

Procurement Information

Service offers unique functionality and data which feeds into developed tools. A change in supplier would result in disproportionate technical difficulties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c770
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064855-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,761 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOODY'S ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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