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Award

27 Jul 2022 at 14:25

Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, located in Glasgow, is currently managing an open tender titled "P22-0054 Scottish Enterprise Research Databases", primarily focused on database services. The procurement process involves a total of 12 lots for which contracts will be awarded for a duration of four years, beginning on 6 April 2022. The deadline for submission of bids was set for 28 January 2022. This procurement method follows an open procedure, ensuring broad participation and transparency in the selection process.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the data services and database management sectors to expand their footprint within the public sector. Companies that specialise in providing off-the-shelf database solutions or market intelligence databases will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, firms capable of supporting organisations such as Scottish Enterprise with comprehensive research databases stand to benefit, as they will be catering to the needs of Scottish businesses seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and market insights.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P22-0054 Scottish Enterprise Research Databases

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise (SE) has a requirement to tender for a suite of databases. The tender will consist of 12 Lots. The contracts for the provision of these databases are for a period of four years and will commence from 6 April 2022. The databases must be an 'off-the-shelf' solution, hosted remotely and accessible to end users (Scottish Enterprise staff) via a website. The databases will form part of a portfolio of research databases which will be used by Scottish Enterprise staff to develop and deliver services and to support Scottish businesses.

Lot Information

UK Company Credit Information

Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires a UK Company Credit Information database. SE requires full, direct access to the company credit information database. SE has the requirement to provide its internal & external customers with credit reports, company accounts, annual returns and any other filed documents. SE requires unlimited distribution rights for its internal customers and requires reasonable distribution rights that allow credit reports and filed documents to be shared with external customers. SE does not have a requirement to share direct access to the company credit information database with its external customers.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

International Company Credit Information

Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires an International Company Credit Information database. SE requires full, direct access to the company credit information database. SE has the requirement to provide its internal & external customers with credit reports, company accounts, annual returns and any other filed documents. SE requires unlimited distribution rights for its internal customers and requires reasonable distribution rights that allow International credit reports and filed documents to be shared with external customers. SE does not have a requirement to share direct access to the company credit information database with its external customers.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

International Company Analysis

Scottish Enterprise requires an International Company Information database that can be used to access company reports, company accounts, annual returns and other filed documents. We require unlimited distribution rights for our internal staff and reasonable distribution rights that allow company reports and filed documents to be shared with external customers.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

Global & UK News

Scottish Enterprise requires full direct access to a global news database that can be used by Scottish Enterprise staff. Access is required to full current and archival articles. It is essential to have the ability to search for specific terms and subjects, within a certain time period and have the option to download more than one article at a time. Direct access to the database is also required for Scottish Enterprise staff. This may be either by password or by IP recognition. Scottish Enterprise requires both a news database that covers regional, national and international issues on a broad range of subjects. The database must also provide a news tracking and alerts service.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

UK Consumer Markets

Scottish Enterprise requires a UK Consumer market intelligence database. SE requires full, direct access to the information database The database must provide access to full reports on a range of consumer markets in the UK.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

Global Business to Consumer (B2C) Markets

Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires a Global Business to Consumer market intelligence database that can be used by relevant staff with full, direct access. SE has the requirement to provide its internal customers including SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway) and external customers (Scottish companies working with SE, BG, & SDI) with Global Business to Consumer market reports. SE requires reasonable distribution rights (for example up to 20% of individual reports) which allow us to share sections of market research reports and articles with our external customers (companies working with SE, BG, and SDI). SE does not have the requirement to share direct access with its customers.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

UK and Global B2B Industry Sectors

Scottish Enterprise requires a Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial market intelligence database. We need full, direct access to the information database. We provide Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial market intelligence reports to our internal customers, including SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies). We need unlimited distribution rights for our internal customers and reasonable distribution rights for our external customers (e.g. 20% of an individual report) allowing us to share sections of market research reports and articles. We do not need to share direct access with our customers.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

Global Health, Pharma And Med Tech

Scottish Enterprise (SE) has a requirement to tender for a Global Health, Pharma and Medtech market intelligence database. Scottish Enterprise requires full and direct access for up to 50 users. We require reasonable distribution rights that allow for the sharing of information with external customers, e.g. up to 20% of individual reports. We would also require no limitation on sharing information with our internal colleagues for their own use.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

Global Disruptive & Emerging Technologies

Scottish Enterprise requires full and direct access to a Global Disruptive & Emerging Technologies information database. We provide Global Disruptive & Emerging Technologies reports and insight to our internal customers, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE), SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies). Scottish Enterprise requires full and direct access for up to 50 users. We need unlimited distribution rights for our internal customers and reasonable distribution rights for our external customers (e.g. 20% of an individual report) allowing us to share sections of market research reports and articles. We do not need to share direct access with our customers.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

Global Supply Chain

Scottish Enterprise (SE) has a requirement to tender for a global supply chain database. The database must be an 'off-the-shelf' solution, hosted remotely and accessible to end users (Scottish Enterprise staff) via a website. The database will form part of a portfolio of research databases which will be used by Scottish Enterprise staff to develop and deliver services and to support Scottish businesses.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

Global Market and Consumer Intelligence

Scottish Enterprise requires a Global Market and Consumer Intelligence Database. We need full, direct access to the information database. We provide Global Market and Consumer Intelligence reports to our internal customers, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE), SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies). We need unlimited distribution rights for our internal customers and reasonable distribution rights for our external customers (e.g. 20% of an individual report) allowing us to share sections of market research reports and articles. We do not need to share direct access with our customers.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

Growth Markets and Emerging Strategic Trends

Scottish Enterprise requires a Growth Markets and Emerging Strategic Trends database. We would require full, direct access to all reports, alerts and newsletters on the database and require unlimited distribution rights for our internal customers and require reasonable distribution rights which allow us to share sections of market research reports with our external customers. We require a market intelligence resource that provides direct access to Growth Markets and Emerging Strategic Trends market reports.

Renewal: There will be break points in the contract after each 12 month period, allowing for renewal for a further 12 month period with a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03031c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020487-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72222300 - Information technology services

72320000 - Database services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£905,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£1,710,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,166,058 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/12/25

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing Limited

Equifax Limited

Euromonitor International

Frost & Sullivan

IBISWorld Ltd

Infiniti Research, Ltd.

ProQuest

Statista Ltd.

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