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title: "Real-Time Industry & Sector Data Subscription"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Real-Time Industry & Sector Data Subscription

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3933d08f-3055-43eb-9d09-b589aa473b20

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## Summary

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded the procurement process for a subscription service titled "Real-Time Industry & Sector Data Subscription". This procurement, classified under business services (CPV code 79000000), aims to provide real-time data on the UK's emerging economy and sector dynamics. The procurement process, conducted through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, was completed with an award date of 24th February 2025. The contract period spans from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2026. The project is located at the DCMS head office in London, SW1A 2BQ, with a total contract value of £18,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand their service offerings within the UK’s dynamic business services sector. The successful supplier, Data City, based in Leeds, exemplifies the type of company well-suited to this contract. Similar businesses with expertise in providing specialised data services and sector analytics may find substantial growth potential here by leveraging their capabilities to meet the needs of large governmental departments like DCMS. This procurement underscores the value of responsive, innovative data solutions in enhancing government understanding and strategic planning within key economic sectors.

## Notice

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide a subscription service to understand the UK's emerging economy and to provide real time data on dynamic sectors and the companies within them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9317280-3999-4c93-9636-359066b1b9f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATA CITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9317280-3999-4c93-9636-359066b1b9f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9317280-3999-4c93-9636-359066b1b9f0
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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