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20 Jul 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Business & Trade has reached its completion stage with the awarding of a contract titled "S&P PMI Data" under the category of data services. Conducted in London, UK, the tender was a direct procurement method below the threshold, carried out without competition. The contract was signed on 2 July 2026 and is set to conclude on 24 March 2027, with an overall contract value of £72,765. Main activities involved the provision of licenses to access the S&P PMI Survey Data, which underscores its relevance in the services industry.

This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations providing specialised data services. Although awarded under a direct procurement approach, it nonetheless highlights the Department for Business & Trade's ongoing needs in acquiring essential data services, perhaps suggesting potential future openings for businesses equipped in providing such expertise. Companies like S&P Global Limited, a large-scale supplier involved as the successful bidder in this instance, demonstrate the scale and capability generally suited to meet these requirements. This serves as a cue for similar established businesses in strategising future participation in equivalent government tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

S&P PMI Data

Notice Description

Provision of licenses to access S&P PMI Survey Data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068067-2026
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,637 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 24 Mar 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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