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title: "Market Intelligence Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b9b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Market Intelligence Subscription

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9b0

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## Summary

De Montfort University, based in Leicester, has engaged in a procurement process titled "Market Intelligence Subscription" within the services industry category. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, to secure market research services. This subscription provides access to Mintel's proprietary market intelligence reports, crucial for academic purposes across multiple university sites, including its Dubai campus. The contract was awarded on 18th June 2026 to Mintel Group Ltd, a large London-based supplier, with a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The total contract value amounts to £138,888 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies capable of providing specialised market research services tailored to academic institutions. Businesses well-suited for such opportunities include those with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive market intelligence packages and analysis. Although this procurement was completed through a direct method without open competition, understanding such processes can equip businesses to better position themselves for future opportunities arising from similar service requirements in the academic sector.

## Notice

Subscription to Mintel, providing proprietary UK focused market intelligence reports, datasets, and analysis essential for teaching, student research, and academic outputs. The licence covers multiple University sites, including the Dubai campus, ensuring consistent access for all students and staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058325-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £138,888 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MINTEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 08:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058325-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058325-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Mintel.com
- http://www.dmu.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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