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Business Research & Data Provision - AWARD

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2020 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed the award for the tender titled "Business Research & Data Provision," aimed at providing essential business data solutions to assist new and established SMEs in their research efforts. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in research services, with a contract value of £45,500. The contract period runs from 18 December 2020 to 17 December 2021. The open procedure was employed for this procurement, and key locations for service delivery include various libraries and business hubs in Worcestershire, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, market intelligence, and financial consultancy, particularly those that support small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Firms that can provide comprehensive databases, market research, and industry standards guidance would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. By engaging with Worcestershire County Council's initiatives, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially expand their client base within the local government sector.

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Notice Title

Business Research & Data Provision - AWARD

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council requires a range of business data solutions that enable people thinking of starting a business or sole traders and established SMEs to research the following preferably at home (remotely) or in our central or one of BIPC Worcestershire's local hubs: The Hive, Malvern, Kidderminster, Redditch, Evesham, Bromsgrove libraries Lot 1 UK Company Info, Comprehensive database of UK Company info to include full range of sole traders, SMEs, company details and financials. Lot 2 Standards, Guidance on industry ISO, EN, BS ASTM and IEC standards for local implementation Lot 3 UK Market Research, Comprehensive UK market intelligence by industry. Lot 4 Global News, Comprehensive database of global business news Lot 5 General Business Information, Supporting start up SMEs with a wide range of reference resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdffaa05-52c5-4333-acce-3bf3f108a816
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73d2ae-be96-4c80-8400-633e86f6e2ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Philippa Jaine
Contact Email
pjaine@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905843076

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION

BUREAU VAN DIJK ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING

COBWEB INFORMATION

IBISWORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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