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Company Information Database

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 13:44

TenderUpdate

11 Apr 2025 at 15:58

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The South Oxfordshire District Council, in collaboration with the Vale of White Horse District Council, has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Company Information Database" aimed at enhancing their capability to analyse local economic activity, particularly in Enterprise Zones and the wider Science Vale area. This procurement, categorised under services, involved an open competition process that was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to BUSINESS FUNDING RESEARCH LTD on 4th August 2025, with the contract running until August 2028. The councils are located in Abingdon, UK, and the contract delivery is focused in the UKJ14 region, aligning with their local economic development strategies.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages, information systems, and financial services. Companies that have developed platforms or solutions that focus on economic analysis, financial stability, or risk management would have a competitive edge. As the contract supports SMEs, it is conducive for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their clientele and influence within the government sector. Additionally, the procurement's focus on open competition and emphasis on quality, carbon reduction, social value, and price opens doors for innovative proposals that align with current governmental priorities.

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Notice Title

Company Information Database

Notice Description

Establish access to a database that provides access to company information to enable the councils to understand local economic activity including within Enterprise Zones and the wider Science Vale area Provide data that enables the council to check company details, contributing to decision making, financial stability and risk management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend this Agreement beyond the Initial Term by up to three further periods of 12 months each. If the Council wishes to extend this Agreement, it shall give the Supplier at least 90 days written notice of such intention before the expiry of the Initial Term or Extension Period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050226-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,226 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southandvale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS FUNDING RESEARCH

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