Tender

HS2 Trends and Insights Subscription Services

HS2

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Tender

07 Feb 2017 at 10:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd is seeking to engage suppliers for the "HS2 Trends and Insights Subscription Services". This tender process is classified under research and development services and is located in Birmingham, England. The current stage of procurement is open for supplier responses, and the deadline for submissions is set for 12:00 noon on 21 February 2017. The successful supplier will be contracted for an initial 12-month period starting from 27 February 2017. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be aware that the procurement will be conducted through HS2 Ltd's e-Sourcing Portal, Bravo.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in market research, data analytics, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in identifying macro, mega, and micro trends within a global context, as well as those who can offer ongoing research capabilities and subscription-based products, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the requirement for an account manager to assist HS2 in utilising the online subscription service indicates a need for personalised service, further opening avenues for robust collaboration and development in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HS2 Trends and Insights Subscription Services

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd is developing its products, services, brand and people and wishes to understand how experiences are developing within a global context. This includes, mega, macro and micro trends related to accessibility, food/drink consumption and use of amenities within communities, catering, including seating and the digital offering on the train and at stations. As such, HS2 Ltd wishes to subscribe to an annual service that can be utilised to deliver (for an initial 12 month period) insights into trends and the future. Where specific trends are identified, where relevant to programme delivery, HS2 would then like to further explore these areas through research work packages included within the overall annual subscription. HS2 requires a supplier to provide conclusive trends and insight information that can be used to help define ongoing research areas as well as its product, services, brand and people. This support must be provided for a 12 month period and should include access to an online subscription service that HS2 can access at its convenience. This subscription service should include support in the form of an account manager (or equivalent), who can help guide and support HS2 in its interrogation of the provided online resource. The procurement exercise will be carried out on HS2 Ltd's e-Sourcing Portal; Bravo. All messages should be sent through the Bravo secure messaging facility once the RFQ has been published. In order to participate in this procurement exercise, Suppliers will need to register on Bravo (please see the instructions for registration attached to this notice). The deadline for supplier responses is 12:00 (noon) on 21 February 2017. Please note, this notice is linked to the following 'Future Opportunity Notice' which was published on 18 January 2017: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b4cf81-8432-4cdc-a3b2-2bc7efc8a6f6?p=@=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJNT08

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55141bc-2a83-4c0e-ad51-ac50555894fb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2017 - 27 Feb 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
Hannah Cole
Contact Email
hannah.cole@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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