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title: "FAME and Orbis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# FAME and Orbis

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbca

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has successfully completed its direct procurement process for the “FAME and Orbis” database services, as of 24th June 2026. The contract, valued at £93,555.60 gross, was awarded to Moody’s Analytics UK Limited, a large supplier based in London. The contract began on 1st June 2026 and is set to continue until 31st May 2027, focusing on service delivery within the region of Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement initiative falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government, executed without competition under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in database services, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated data solutions to educational institutions. While the direct procurement nature limited initial competition, similar contracts may emerge, offering chances for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase niche capabilities or innovative solutions that could enhance or complement such service offerings. Businesses seeking collaboration or subcontracting partnerships with established entities, like Moody’s, could explore further engagement avenues for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Deal up until to 31/05/2027 - FAME and Orbis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059260-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,963 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOODY'S ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059260-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059260-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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