Award

Contract for the provision of a subscription to WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

13 Feb 2019 at 15:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking a contractor for the provision of a subscription to Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS). This procurement falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 13 February 2019. The total value of the contract is £70,989.89, covering a contract period from 7 February 2019 to 9 October 2021. The tender period for applications closed on 21 January 2019.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data services and software solutions, particularly those that have experience with academic institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability to compete for this service contract. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in providing subscription-based research data services would be particularly well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in academia and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of a subscription to WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a subscription to WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cce52bd-1fb8-4a5a-86d4-e526cfdaf0b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5567c7-a83c-4cdd-a84d-cd14c429de3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,989 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,989 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2019 - 9 Oct 2021 2-3 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Michelle Palfrey
Contact Email
m.duckett@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 414 7004

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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