Planning

Data and Platform Provider for Business Research and Analytics

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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Planning

21 Nov 2024 at 13:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University is in the planning stage of procuring a "Data and Platform Provider for Business Research and Analytics". This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000). It is aimed at supporting teaching, academic research, and practical applications in business, finance, and analytics. The location for this procurement is Leeds, with a specific postal code of LS18 5HD. A significant date to note is the end of the engagement period on 13 December 2024, giving potential suppliers an opportunity to provide input before the detailed tender stage begins.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in data and analytics platforms. It suits companies that can provide comprehensive financial and business data, advanced analytical tools, and user-friendly features tailored for academic use. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Suppliers capable of meeting these requirements can leverage the academic pricing and licensing flexibility, as well as the robust support and training needs, to establish or expand their presence in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data and Platform Provider for Business Research and Analytics

Notice Description

Summary At Leeds Trinity University, we aim to acquire a hybrid-use data and analytics platform to support teaching, academic research, and practical applications in business, finance, and analytics. Our goal is to implement a comprehensive solution that offers seamless access to high-quality financial and business data, advanced analytical tools, and user-friendly features ahead of the next academic year. Any solution should meet the following high-level requirements: Data Access: - Comprehensive coverage of equity, fixed income, and macroeconomic data. - Access to financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and accounting data. - Integration of ESG metrics for sustainability-focused research and teaching. - Historical price history for backtesting and market analysis. Platform Features: - Advanced tools for technical analysis, portfolio management, and risk assessment. - Ability to create, simulate, and analyze trading strategies and investment scenarios. - Data visualization tools for financial and business trends, with dashboard customization capabilities. Integration and Accessibility: - Excel Add-In for efficient data extraction and manipulation. - Compatibility with platforms such as Power BI for enhanced data analysis. - Robust API for integration with teaching tools and custom research workflows (optional). Ease of Use: - Intuitive interface suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students. - Support for faculty and researcher workflows with customizable dashboards and data insights. - Accessibility for hybrid use (classroom and remote access). Academic Pricing and Licensing: - Flexible pricing tailored to higher education needs. - Licenses for classroom teaching, individual research, and faculty use. Training and Support: - Comprehensive onboarding and user support for faculty and students. - Training resources, including manuals, tutorials, and webinars. - Provision of user training certificates to support skill validation and learning outcomes. Request for Information At this point the University is conducted research into availability, capability and indicative costs of systems only. This is not a tender exercise and the University will not be scoring proposals or awarding any contracts as a result of this exercse. Any interested suppliers should provide the following information to l.glasper@leedstrinity.ac.uk (Lyndsay): - A brief summary of how their solution would meet our high-level requirements. - Examples of their platform in use at other universities or academic institutions. - Indicative pricing tailored to academic institutions. - An estimated timeline for implementation, training, and support services. The University may contact some suppliers to provide system demonstrations, which would likely take place in January 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e575928-f1d8-4ecb-b1be-8e9187d43c3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb99c6a9-6389-44d2-bcc2-7045c15614f4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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