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Subscription to business information database

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a subscription to a business information database, specifically acquiring 5 licences to IBISWorld. This procurement, categorised under Database systems (CPV code 48610000), pertains to the services industry and focuses on the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £36,000, is set to commence on 1st May 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2027. The process was conducted using a waiver procurement method, with the tender period ending on 5th February 2025 and the award published on 20th February 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for service providers in the database systems industry to secure business with a reputable municipal entity. Companies capable of delivering large-scale, specialised database systems would find this tender most suited to their strengths. Despite the tender being geared towards larger companies (as indicated by its suitability factors), small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can still explore similar future opportunities, thereby potentially expanding their presence in the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription to business information database

Notice Description

Purchase of 5 licenses to IBISWorld, a business information database

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e98d8975-39f4-4f14-9849-65ed4ac8fef8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff60659-f724-4e6f-9150-95bf97f3f9ad
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 - Waiver
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
patricia.greaves@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 7000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBISWORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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