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29 Jul 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "MAC Online Job Vacancy Data" contract, conducted by the Home Office, is structured to provide access to time series vacancy data for labour market analysis. The contract falls under the services industry category and took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition, indicating a streamlined process suited for specific business partners. The contract was awarded to Lightcast Economic Modeling and is active from 28th July 2026 to 27th July 2027, with a potential six-month extension if required. The total gross contract value stands at £16,200.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, as it involves delivering critical labour market insights. Companies with expertise in economic modelling and vast data analytics capabilities would be well-positioned to assist in similar projects and grow their portfolio in public sector engagements. The procurement method suggests a preference for suppliers with niche capabilities or previous successful collaborations, making it particularly appealing to well-established large-scale service providers with a proven track record in collaborative projects with government entities.

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Notice Title

MAC Online Job Vacancy Data

Notice Description

The MAC requires access to time series vacancy data to provide it a full overview of the labour market, as part of our role to provide independent evidence-based advice to the government on immigration policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071861-2026
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
£13,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

LIGHTCAST ECONOMIC MODELING

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