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GlobalData Explorer - Academic License

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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11 Sep 2024 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has awarded a contract for an academic licence to the GlobalData Explorer platform, a cross-sector service providing actionable intelligence. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a CPV classification code of 48000000. The contract period spans from 9th September 2024 to 8th September 2027, and the delivery location is in Luton, postal code LU1 3JU, England. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, with the award stage having been completed and published on 11th September 2024. The total contract value is £54,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of sophisticated software solutions and data intelligence services. Although the procurement process was conducted via a direct single tender action, the awarded contract highlights the potential for future collaboration with prestigious academic institutions. Companies specialising in software package development, data analytics, and information systems, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs, would find similar opportunities lucrative for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GlobalData Explorer - Academic License

Notice Description

GlobalData Explorer is a cross sector platform providing actionable intelligence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cd0bde-6b73-4caf-85c1-d288c45fcaed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBALDATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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