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10 Jul 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Global Mobility - Subscription Renewal," focused on subscription services within the services industry category. This contract involves the renewal of a subscription providing detailed vehicle production and export data. Based in London, United Kingdom, the Department executed this procurement directly, without competition, as it was deemed below the competitive threshold. The contract was awarded to S & P Global UK Limited on 25th June 2026, with a duration extending from the start date to 25th May 2027. The comprehensive provision data pertains to various vehicle specifications by production plant, model, and propulsion type.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale service providers, particularly those with expertise in granular data analysis and subscription-oriented offerings. The structured nature of the subscription services involved caters to businesses proficient in handling large volumes of detailed automotive production data. Companies looking to expand their foothold in the subscription services sector, particularly with governmental bodies, would find similar tenders advantageous in diversifying their client base and solidifying their position as key suppliers in the data analytics domain.

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Notice Title

Global Mobility - Subscription Renewal

Notice Description

Subscription for the provision of highly granular vehicle production and export data by plant, model, propulsion, engine and transmission type.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c847
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065049-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 25 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
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

S & P GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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