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Feedly Renewal

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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25 Sep 2026 at 13:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology procured renewal of Feedly Enterprise (Standard), a business intelligence software package used to support the department’s horizon-scanning capability. The requirement is for continued access to the software and continuity of this critical service, rather than a broader software implementation or unrelated digital work. Delivery is for the department in the United Kingdom. The contract is titled Horizon Scanning Tooling. This shows demand for a commercial intelligence tool that enables government staff to monitor developments and scan for emerging issues.

The procurement is complete: FEEDLY INC was selected and the contract is active. It was a below-threshold direct award without competition, following two unsuccessful competitive exercises under the TPAS 2 framework; the department described renewal as the lowest-risk way to maintain service continuity. The contract was signed on 24 September 2026, with a period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028. Its value is £25,872.72 excluding VAT (£31,047.26 including VAT). There was one lot. The published procurement data does not state a scored evaluation basis or supplier eligibility criteria; the stated rationale for the direct award was the need to renew Feedly Enterprise (Standard) after those failed competitions.

For suppliers tracking future demand from this department, the requirement demonstrates recurring purchasing of enterprise business-intelligence software for horizon scanning, with service continuity a central concern. A credible alternative would need to provide comparable scanning and intelligence functionality and demonstrate that it can sustain the department’s critical service without disruption. The buyer’s stated preference for a low-risk renewal, after two unsuccessful competitive exercises, suggests that proven suitability and a dependable transition or renewal approach matter for this specific requirement. The incumbent is a US-based software supplier classified as an SME, showing that the work does not inherently require a large UK systems integrator. Suppliers whose product and support arrangements can meet the department’s horizon-scanning needs are the closest fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feedly Renewal

Notice Description

Direct award is required to renew Feedly Enterprise (Standard) following two unsuccessful competitive procurement exercises under the TPAS 2 framework. This approach represents the lowest-risk option for maintaining the department's horizon scanning capability, ensuring continuity of critical services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090993-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,872 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
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

Feedly Inc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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