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title: "The Provision of Data for Global Talent Taskforce"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069590"
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# The Provision of Data for Global Talent Taskforce

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069590

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Data for Global Talent Taskforce" was conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, situated in London, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on the services industry, specifically data services, and has been awarded under the "award" and "contract" procurement stages. It was initiated as a tender process without competition, deemed below the threshold. Relevant dates include the contract signing on 28th April 2026, with the contract period extending from this start date until 28th April 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £16,800, and it has been awarded to Zeki Research Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in London.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in data services that are capable of providing comprehensive datasets on company founders. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to support government initiatives like the Global Talent Taskforce, aiming at identifying pivotal individuals for engagement. It exemplifies the government's focus on smaller, nimble enterprises that deliver specific, data-driven solutions, creating pathways for businesses that can contribute to strategic government objectives. This contract highlights the potential for growth by aligning business capabilities with governmental data needs, especially for those possessing strong analytic and data interpretation skills.

## Notice

The Supplier will provide a spreadsheet containing data on company founders, including key information on location, career history, achievements, company details, and evidence of strong links to the UK. The dataset will support the Government in identifying priority individuals for targeted engagement and outreach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042934-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000 |

## 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 | ZEKI RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042934-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042934-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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