Planning

Data Purchasing

BRITISH RED CROSS

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Planning

21 Dec 2017 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Red Cross is initiating a tendering process for "Data Purchasing" services, aimed at supporting their Education Marketing and Youth and Crisis Education teams. This procurement falls under the database systems category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract is planned to start on 30 May 2018 and will run until 29 May 2020. Interested businesses must submit a Market Research Pro Forma by the close of business on 12 January 2018, with future notice expected on 1 February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data collection and database services, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Companies that can offer innovative marketing data solutions and possess expertise in educational outreach programmes would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the British Red Cross could enhance your business capabilities while contributing to impactful community education and training initiatives.

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Notice Title

Data Purchasing

Notice Description

The British Red Cross has a potential requirement for the provision of Data Purchasing Services. These could include the following services: *Business-to-business data - Data is purchased for the Education Marketing department to assist Red Cross Training in the achievement of their annual sales target for workplace first aid training. Specific marketing objectives of using this data are to increase new business and customer acquisition; identify prospect marketing segmentation strategies amongst UK businesses; develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to key business sectors; and analyse the effectiveness of marketing campaigns amongst key segments in terms of ROI, reach and engagement; and *Schools database - data is purchased for Red Cross' Youth and Crisis Education teams to allow Red Cross the opportunity to reach out to all schools in the UK to create awareness and inform teachers and educational staff about the work Red Cross is doing in the UK. Interested parties are required to complete the attached Market Research Pro Forma by close of business on Friday 12 January 2018. This will be used by the British Red Cross to gather market information and to determine market capability. Please return the Market Pro Forma to RhonaWilson@redcross.org.uk It is anticipated that this information shall help inform British Red Cross' approach to the provision of these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89efbfa1-e589-40dd-90b7-9fc1beb777f6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2018 - 29 May 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH RED CROSS
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhonawilson@redcross.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450547311

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1EA
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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