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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed a direct procurement process for a 12-month subscription to the Spotify Portal for Backstage, classified under software-related services. The contract was awarded to SPOTIFY LIMITED in recognition of the need within the public authority's central government framework. Based in Newport, the buyer managed this award through a below-threshold method without competition. Key milestones of this procurement include the contract's start and end dates from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with a gross contract value of GBP 17,967.79.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering subscription-based services. Large-scale suppliers with capabilities in delivering complex software solutions and services without competitive bidding are especially well-positioned to benefit from similar government contracts. This initiative evidences the increasing demand within the public sector for integrated technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and service delivery. Businesses in the software services industry should leverage such opportunities to expand their reach within public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Spotify Portal for Backstage

Notice Description

67 x Backstage (Spotify) SaS 12 month subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064705-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,973 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPOTIFY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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