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Business Funding Research Strategy

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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31 Jan 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has completed a procurement process titled "Business Funding Research Strategy" in the industry category of database and operating software packages. Located in Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom, the procurement involved a direct award to Business Funding Research Limited trading as Beauhurst for their "Beauhurst Impact" software. The contract period starts on 20 January 2025 and runs through 19 January 2027, with a total value of £42,505 GBP. This procurement process, classified under direct procurement methods, concluded with the award notice published on 31 January 2025 and the procurement stage marked as complete.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in database and software solutions, particularly those providing essential information services and data software. Companies of all sizes, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will find this type of contract particularly beneficial. The nature of the direct award implies efficiency and a streamlined selection process, making it an attractive proposition for relevant businesses seeking to expand their market within the UK's renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

Business Funding Research Strategy

Notice Description

The purpose of this Single Source Justification is to continue to appoint Business Funding Research Limited trading as Beauhurst, as our information service and data software provider. The subscription for "Beauhurst Impact" software will continue for a period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f786b671-8ca8-4065-8abb-916ed1fbc760
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d660f9a3-edec-4e2c-a4d8-0226af1d639f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,505 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,505 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKE DOCK
Postcode
SA72 6UN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Pembroke Dock: Bush
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS FUNDING RESEARCH LIMITED TRADING AS BEAUHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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