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PS23407 Data Collection Vectors

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) under the BEIS organization has awarded a contract for the project titled "PS23407 Data Collection Vectors" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. This procurement process was for market intelligence on companies holding bulk data, with the contract period running from January 10, 2024, to March 28, 2025. The total contract value is £80,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on December 12, 2023, and the contract's deadline for completion is March 28, 2025.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses dealing with bulk data and research services to engage in projects related to data collections and analysis. SMEs in the research and consultancy sectors are particularly suited to compete for this contract. BEIS is seeking evidence on the presence of bulk data companies associated with foreign countries in the UK economy. Businesses specialising in data analysis, market research, and consultancy services, especially those with experience in identifying market trends and handling foreign investments, can benefit from participating in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23407 Data Collection Vectors

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS23407 001 has extended the contract term from the 29th March 2024 to 28th March 2025. The contract value shall remain unchanged. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive tender (below threshold). Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) leads work across government on data-related policy issues. We are seeking market intelligence on companies that possess bulk data and their ultimate beneficial owners. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to find evidence to support answers to the following questions: 1. How significant is the presence of bulk data companies associated with foreign countries in the UK economy? 2. Which sectors that possess bulk data have the most investment from foreign countries? 3. Are there identifiable trends that indicate whether foreign country ownership of bulk data companies in the UK economy is likely to change in future, and if so, how?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f537862-eaca-4f2c-9860-59a194431fda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 1-2 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
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERGENT SOLUTIONS, INC., DBA EXIGER GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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