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title: "DLUHC Aggregated News & Business Research Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES"
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# DLUHC Aggregated News & Business Research Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-871f2688-422f-4382-be73-bc5d37953159

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, has concluded with the awarding of the "DLUHC Aggregated News & Business Research Service." This contract, focused on database software packages, was awarded to Lexis Nexis, amounting to £17,880. The contract period commenced on 9th May 2022 and will extend until 8th May 2024. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender reached its conclusion on 3rd May 2022.

This awarded contract represents a notable opportunity for businesses engaged in database technology and information services. Companies that specialise in news aggregation, business research databases, or related software solutions would benefit significantly from understanding this procurement, particularly those with capabilities to offer similar services to the public sector. Engaging with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities could pave the way for future contracts and collaborations within the industry.

## Notice

Access to database of international news and business sources, as well as thousands of business-relevant websites, blogs and forums. This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b9debd-370f-45e0-9ca9-66152f61b2c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2022 - 8 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,880 |
| 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 LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | LEXIS NEXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b9debd-370f-45e0-9ca9-66152f61b2c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b9debd-370f-45e0-9ca9-66152f61b2c1
  25th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a5a5839-7f1c-462b-a186-e727dc78b046
  Redacted version of signed contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.uk/dluhc

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