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Global Market Intelligence Platform

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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10 Mar 2025 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) has completed the procurement process for a "Global Market Intelligence Platform". The tender, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), invited quotations for an out-of-the-box SaaS platform to provide business intelligence on companies, deals, financials, and markets. The contract, valued at £45,394.28, was awarded to CB Information Services and covers a period from 31 January 2025 to 30 January 2027. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, and the tender targeted services beneficial for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project location is primarily linked to MDC's operations in North West, United Kingdom, with a focus on SMEs in North America and Europe.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and market intelligence platforms, particularly those that cater to the needs of SMEs and VCSEs. Companies experienced in delivering SaaS solutions within similar industry sectors could find significant growth potential by participating in such tenders. Firms with expertise in producing comprehensive market coverage tools that support strategic decision-making and impact analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Market Intelligence Platform

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is invited quotations for the provision of an "out-of-the-box" SaaS platform that provides business intelligence on companies, deals, financials and markets to support business development, strategic decision-making and impact analysis. The platform will be used to identify and analyse both individual companies and groups of similar companies (determined based on search requirements). The platform will help MDC to identify companies and provide global coverage focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) headquartered in North America and Europe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d21e96eb-9ba1-4689-884c-2ac5f5f15374
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236d5cfc-3796-4b9f-b0a6-6d5d2d938817
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
£45,394 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2027 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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4TG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CB INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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