---
title: "Minerva Subscription Renewal 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680ad"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-04-13"
---

# Minerva Subscription Renewal 26/27

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680ad

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Business & Trade involves the renewal of a subscription for the Minerva digital platform for the period 2026-2027. This falls under the services category, specifically database services. The procurement took place in London, characterised as a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The tender is currently at the contract stage, with Minerva Limited being awarded the contract valued at a gross amount of £33,600. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with an agreement signing date of 17th March 2026. The primary focus of this procurement is to enhance commercial and legal functions through improved contract analysis and management capabilities.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, especially for firms offering specialised software solutions and digital platforms geared towards contract analysis and data insights. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Minerva Limited, have demonstrated the potential to compete effectively for such contracts without conventional competition dynamics. Businesses operating within the digital services and information technology sectors may find opportunities to leverage their capabilities in similar procurements, focusing on enhancing organisational efficiency and data management solutions for governmental and public sector entities.

## Notice

The procurement is for the provision of a software licence to access Minerva, a specialist digital platform used to support commercial and legal functions through contract analysis, insight and data extraction. The service enables improved management, visibility and assurance of contractual information across the department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033123-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000 |

## 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 | MINERVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033123-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033123-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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