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15 Jul 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question involves UK Government Investments Limited, a sub-central government public authority, procuring a three-year subscription to S&P Ratings Direct for its staff. The procurement falls under the services category, with data and subscription services highlighted as the primary focus. The contract, which was completed using a direct procurement method without competition, was awarded to S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC on 26th March 2026. The contract is active and has a total value of £164,374.80, running from the 1st of April 2026 until the 31st of March 2029. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKI region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data and subscription services, particularly those capable of delivering to public authorities with precision and reliability. Firms with experience in providing comprehensive ratings and analytics services would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders in the future, given the critical role such services play in informed decision-making within the public sector. Moreover, companies that can proficiently manage direct procurement contracts below the threshold without competition may find similar opportunities attractive for expanding their client portfolio within government sectors.

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Notice Title

Subscription to S&P Ratings Direct

Notice Description

Three-year subscription to S&P Ratings Direct for UKGI staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066639-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,979 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED
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
W1W 8DH
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S&P GLOBAL MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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