---
title: "Transparency Notice for Provision of Orbis and Fame Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f531"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# Transparency Notice for Provision of Orbis and Fame Licences

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f531

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business & Trade located in London, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage concerning the direct provision of 26 Fame and 6 Orbis licences. Moody's Analytics has been granted the contract under a direct award method, justified by the necessity of maintaining the technical compatibility and functionality critical to the department's operations. The legal basis for this procurement falls under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The contract, valued at £193,416 excluding VAT, was signed on 24th December 2025, with its duration set from 27th December 2025 to 26th December 2026. This contract falls under the category of database and operating software packages within the public sector procurement segment, ensuring essential analytical support remains uninterrupted.

This procurement presents an established opportunity for Moody's Analytics to reiterate its position in supplying critical analytical tools to a significant governmental body. Their provision of comprehensive data software supports key operations across various teams within the Department, ensuring continuity and efficiency, which is paramount given the tailored functionalities of the licenses. This contract highlights opportunities for businesses engaged in software provision, particularly those capable of offering specialised database solutions compatible with existing governmental infrastructure. Firms inclined towards technical data analytics services, especially those adept at facilitating large-scale data queries and operations, would find this contract advantageous for expansion and reinforcing relational ties within the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of 26 Fame and 6 Orbis licences for various teams within the Department.

### Procurement Information

This justification is provided under regulation section 41, schedule 5, para 7 permitting direct award where: The contract concerns the supply of goods, services, or works by the existing supplier as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services, or works, and (a) A change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services, or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing provision, and (b) The difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005357-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,416 |
| Contracts value | £193,416 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | MOODY'S ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 14:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005357-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 17:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082687-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 16:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082666-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005357-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082687-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082666-2025
  12th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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