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Cost Estimating Software Market, Understanding the Opportunity

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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03 Jan 2020 at 09:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting a tender titled "Cost Estimating Software Market, Understanding the Opportunity" as part of their market research services initiative. This procurement process, categorised under services, is located in the UK and is currently in the award stage, having been awarded to IFF Research. The contract, valued at £18,431.37, is set to commence on 6th January 2020 and will last until 31st March 2020. The procurement method utilised for this tender is selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with relevant responses required by 12th December 2019 for interested suppliers listed on RM6018.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on construction estimating tools and health and safety solutions. Companies well-suited to compete would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with the construction sector and having the capability to conduct comprehensive market analysis. By addressing the needs identified in the tender, such as market size, current user practices, and potential barriers to usage, businesses could position themselves strategically within the growing context of construction software services in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost Estimating Software Market, Understanding the Opportunity

Notice Description

HSE invited filtered approved suppliers on RM6018 to bid for this opportunity. For HSE to understand whether there is an opportunity for a new product to enter the construction cost estimating software market we would like to understand the following: * The scale/ size of the construction cost estimating software market in the UK, who the main players are and what their market share is * Who currently uses construction cost estimating software market in the UK and what proportion of, the circa one million construction businesses in the UK, that is * Is H&S integral to the product or offered as an additional product i.e. HBXL provides EstimatorXpress and Health & Safety Xpert, why is that * For users: o How did they find out about it and what led them to try it o Why do they use it (motivations) o How do they use it (frequency, situations, other patterns) o What are their referred features of the product o How do they pay for the product, and any price thresholds * For non- users: o why don't they use it (lack of awareness, lack of perceived benefits, price, format/ functionality) o would they consider using a construction estimating software product, why (motivations)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05acd561-6bc6-4217-9a0e-015f12ffbbb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,431 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,431 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

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