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title: "MHCLG Aggregated News and Business Research Service"
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# MHCLG Aggregated News and Business Research Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fad8ec2-b882-4b40-b91c-1ea45ad7afa7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "MHCLG Aggregated News and Business Research Service" has been completed, with the contract awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, based in St Leonards on Sea, England. This contract, categorised under the services industry, specifically for database and operating software packages, has a total value of £17,539.20. The award was finalised on 27 April 2020, with the contract period spanning from 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2022. This tender was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity can foster growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in news aggregation, research services, or data management software, as they could leverage the awarded contract’s insights for similar future tenders. Companies that provide innovative solutions in database technology or those capable of offering tailored research services would find this sector ripe for competition. Engaging in such public contracts can broaden client bases and enhance visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

MHCLG Aggregated News and Business Research Service for 2 years. This contract has been awarded and is published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1ed004-0bdc-4ce9-8739-7f63d39c5afe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,539 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,539 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Ashdown |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEXISNEXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1ed004-0bdc-4ce9-8739-7f63d39c5afe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1ed004-0bdc-4ce9-8739-7f63d39c5afe
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9270eb0b-b6f2-49d7-a53d-4f17385b7823
  Redacted contract

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