Award

Searchable Database of UK Companies

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise has awarded a contract for the "Searchable Database of UK Companies" aimed at enhancing access to critical investment market information through a suitable subscription database. This service is categorised under the economic affairs industry, and it is located in Glasgow, UK. The contract commenced in mid-June 2020 for a duration of 12 months, with an option for renewal for an additional year. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, and the contract value was set at £21,500.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database services, particularly SMEs capable of providing comprehensive access to investment-related information. Companies with expertise in delivering data solutions that include ownership details, transaction histories, and market trends would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, supporting agencies like the Scottish Investment Bank in their operational needs.

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Notice Title

Searchable Database of UK Companies

Notice Description

A CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED - Original text read as follows: The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), a division of Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires access via subscription to a suitable database which affords our Financial Readiness Specialists access to investment market information to support companies that they are assisting. This includes, but is not limited to, Companies House information, ownership details, director details, past fundraise/transaction details and market/sector trends. Additionally, other SIB and SE colleagues will access the database to provide information to, for example, formulate answers to clients' research questions and provide information to be used in in-depth internal reports. It is anticipated that the contract will commence mid-June 2020 for a 12 month period, with SE having the option to renew for a further 12 month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED - Original text read as follows: The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), a division of Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires access via subscription to a suitable database which affords our Financial Readiness Specialists access to investment market information to support companies that they are assisting. This includes, but is not limited to, Companies House information, ownership details, director details, past fundraise/transaction details and market/sector trends. Additionally, other SIB and SE colleagues will access the database to provide information to, for example, formulate answers to clients' research questions and provide information to be used in in-depth internal reports. We require access for 16 users.

Renewal: The contract includes an option for Scottish Enterprise to extend/renew for a further 12 month period. The cost above is in relation to the first year only, however, SE expects the same costs to apply for the optional renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000621794
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389522
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

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


CPV Codes

66150000 - Financial markets administration services

72320000 - Database services

72321000 - Added-value database services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£21,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Alison McManus, Natalie Dalgoutte
Contact Email
alison.mcmanus@scotent.co.uk, natalie.dalgoutte@scotent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414685025, +44 1414686024

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

BEAUHURST (BUSINESS FUNDING RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386867
    Searchable Database of UK Companies - The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), a division of Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires access via subscription to a suitable database which affords our Financial Readiness Specialists access to investment market information to support companies that they are assisting. This includes, but is not limited to, Companies House information, ownership details, director details, past fundraise/transaction details and market/sector trends. Additionally, other SIB and SE colleagues will access the database to provide information to, for example, formulate answers to clients' research questions and provide information to be used in in-depth internal reports. It is anticipated that the contract will commence mid-June 2020 for a 12 month period, with SE having the option to renew for a further 12 month period.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389522
    Searchable Database of UK Companies - A CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED - Original text read as follows: The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), a division of Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires access via subscription to a suitable database which affords our Financial Readiness Specialists access to investment market information to support companies that they are assisting. This includes, but is not limited to, Companies House information, ownership details, director details, past fundraise/transaction details and market/sector trends. Additionally, other SIB and SE colleagues will access the database to provide information to, for example, formulate answers to clients' research questions and provide information to be used in in-depth internal reports. It is anticipated that the contract will commence mid-June 2020 for a 12 month period, with SE having the option to renew for a further 12 month period.

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