Scope
Description
The provision of 26 Fame and 6 Orbis licences for various teams within the Department.
Contract 1. Provision of Fame and Orbis Licences
Supplier
Contract value
- £193,416 excluding VAT
- £232,099.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
24 December 2025
Contract dates
- 27 December 2025 to 26 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract value under £5 million including VAT
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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.
Supplier
Moody's Analytics
- Companies House: 03743494
1 Canada Square
London
E14 5FA
United Kingdom
Email: clientservices@moodys.com
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Fame and Orbis Licences
Contracting authority
Department for Business & Trade
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZZJ-6312-QTTD
Old Admiralty Building
London
SW1A 2DY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial DDaT
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government