Planning

LIT0660 Requirement for PCS

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

02 Oct 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, is seeking to procure services through the planned tender titled "LIT0660 Requirement for PCS". This initiative falls under the education sector, particularly focusing on data science capabilities aimed at generating economic and scientific value for Scotland. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 16 October 2020. The estimated budget for this tender is £95,000, and it will require the successful vendors to engage with data specialist suppliers to support businesses in their data transformation projects across various sectors.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and start-ups, to engage with the University of Edinburgh’s Data Lab and participate in innovative data projects. Suppliers with expertise in data science, project management, and business consultancy will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement is designed to assist organisations during the early stages of their data initiatives, making it a favourable opportunity for those who can provide strategic insights and practical solutions in the field of data technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LIT0660 Requirement for PCS

Notice Description

LIT0660 Requirement for PCS The University of Edinburgh Data Lab Innovation Centre enables Industry, the public sector and world-class academics to innovate and develop new data science capabilities in a collaborative environment. Our core mission is to generate significant economic, social and scientific value from data for Scotland. With hubs in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, The Data Lab is focused on building relationships locally and delivering a range of activities that span three key areas: Community Building: We connect world-leading researchers and data scientists with Industry and public sector organisations, giving them access to experts through sandpit and workshop events, data science conferences and guest lectures. The Data Lab's mission is to help Scotland maximise value from data and lead the world to a data powered future. We believe that how we do this is equally as important as the mission itself and this is why our culture and values are the heart of everything we do and we ask collaborators to follow these too. Read more on our website: https://www.thedatalab.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values/ 2.2 TORCH Introduction The TORCH business advisory service was launched by The Data Lab in April 2020 through additional funding secured from Scottish Enterprise. TORCH aims to enable businesses to successfully take the next steps on their data transformation by translating strategy into practical actions using the methods and technologies most suited to their needs. TORCH will work with data specialist suppliers to support businesses from all sectors to overcome the challenges faced when embarking upon new data projects, including lack of in-house skills and knowledge, navigating the complex data technology and services marketplace, and being unable to find the right resources, tools and components. TORCH projects seek to establish solid foundations for future data driven success for the organisations involved. The team assist organisations to shape the projects they want / need to undertake; can support piloting solution options; and act as a critical friend through to completion. By investing effort in the early stages of data projects, the quality of outcomes is improved and the risk of costly errors in the later (more expensive) project phases are reduced. Further information is available here - https://www.thedatalab.com/support-to-innovate/torch/ 2.3 TORCH Detail TORCH will work with private sector organisations of all sizes across all sectors but is aimed more at SME's and start-ups who typically do not have the in-house expertise to successfully maximise their use of data. TORCH engagements are a targeted, time-limited (up to 30 days) intervention at the earliest stages of a project development. Engagements are costed on a day-rate basis with discounts offered based upon the size and age of the client organisations. As demand increases, we are looking for 2/3 experienced consultants with expertise in data and (cloud) platform Solutions/Project Architecture and business consultancy to join our team on an on-demand basis to execute the TORCH engagements. The consultant engaged will be required to provide professional expertise and guidance to clients; to understand and prioritise client goals and requirements; and to lead and facilitate complex engagements between clients and external partners/suppliers. Understanding of the business environment within Scotland, particularly for SME organisations, will be advantageous. Typical activities will include being responsible for validating requirements; identifying and piloting potential solutions; defining solution architectures; identifying appropriate implementation approaches and supplier partners for client projects; assembling inputs needed for client case studies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

LIT0660 Requirement for PCS The University of Edinburgh Data Lab Innovation Centre enables Industry, the public sector and world-class academics to innovate and develop new data science capabilities in a collaborative environment. Our core mission is to generate significant economic, social and scientific value from data for Scotland. With hubs in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, The Data Lab is focused on building relationships locally and delivering a range of activities that span three key areas: Community Building: We connect world-leading researchers and data scientists with Industry and public sector organisations, giving them access to experts through sandpit and workshop events, data science conferences and guest lectures. The Data Lab's mission is to help Scotland maximise value from data and lead the world to a data powered future. We believe that how we do this is equally as important as the mission itself and this is why our culture and values are the heart of everything we do and we ask collaborators to follow these too. Read more on our website: https://www.thedatalab.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values/ 2.2 TORCH Introduction The TORCH business advisory service was launched by The Data Lab in April 2020 through additional funding secured from Scottish Enterprise. TORCH aims to enable businesses to successfully take the next steps on their data transformation by translating strategy into practical actions using the methods and technologies most suited to their needs. TORCH will work with data specialist suppliers to support businesses from all sectors to overcome the challenges faced when embarking upon new data projects, including lack of in-house skills and knowledge, navigating the complex data technology and services marketplace, and being unable to find the right resources, tools and components. TORCH projects seek to establish solid foundations for future data driven success for the organisations involved. The team assist organisations to shape the projects they want / need to undertake; can support piloting solution options; and act as a critical friend through to completion. By investing effort in the early stages of data projects, the quality of outcomes is improved and the risk of costly errors in the later (more expensive) project phases are reduced. Further information is available here - https://www.thedatalab.com/support-to-innovate/torch/ 2.3 TORCH Detail TORCH will work with private sector organisations of all sizes across all sectors but is aimed more at SME's and start-ups who typically do not have the in-house expertise to successfully maximise their use of data. TORCH engagements are a targeted, time-limited (up to 30 days) intervention at the earliest stages of a project development. Engagements are costed on a day-rate basis with discounts offered based upon the size and age of the client organisations. As demand increases, we are looking for 2/3 experienced consultants with expertise in data and (cloud) platform Solutions/Project Architecture and business consultancy to join our team on an on-demand basis to execute the TORCH engagements. The consultant engaged will be required to provide professional expertise and guidance to clients; to understand and prioritise client goals and requirements; and to lead and facilitate complex engagements between clients and external partners/suppliers. Understanding of the business environment within Scotland, particularly for SME organisations, will be advantageous. Typical activities will include being responsible for validating requirements; identifying and piloting potential solutions; defining solution architectures; identifying appropriate implementation approaches and supplier partners for client projects; assembling inputs needed for client case studies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632207
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396223
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.crowley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    LIT0660 Requirement for PCS - LIT0660 Requirement for PCS The University of Edinburgh Data Lab Innovation Centre enables Industry, the public sector and world-class academics to innovate and develop new data science capabilities in a collaborative environment. Our core mission is to generate significant economic, social and scientific value from data for Scotland. With hubs in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, The Data Lab is focused on building relationships locally and delivering a range of activities that span three key areas: Community Building: We connect world-leading researchers and data scientists with Industry and public sector organisations, giving them access to experts through sandpit and workshop events, data science conferences and guest lectures. The Data Lab's mission is to help Scotland maximise value from data and lead the world to a data powered future. We believe that how we do this is equally as important as the mission itself and this is why our culture and values are the heart of everything we do and we ask collaborators to follow these too. Read more on our website: https://www.thedatalab.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values/ 2.2 TORCH Introduction The TORCH business advisory service was launched by The Data Lab in April 2020 through additional funding secured from Scottish Enterprise. TORCH aims to enable businesses to successfully take the next steps on their data transformation by translating strategy into practical actions using the methods and technologies most suited to their needs. TORCH will work with data specialist suppliers to support businesses from all sectors to overcome the challenges faced when embarking upon new data projects, including lack of in-house skills and knowledge, navigating the complex data technology and services marketplace, and being unable to find the right resources, tools and components. TORCH projects seek to establish solid foundations for future data driven success for the organisations involved. The team assist organisations to shape the projects they want / need to undertake; can support piloting solution options; and act as a critical friend through to completion. By investing effort in the early stages of data projects, the quality of outcomes is improved and the risk of costly errors in the later (more expensive) project phases are reduced. Further information is available here - https://www.thedatalab.com/support-to-innovate/torch/ 2.3 TORCH Detail TORCH will work with private sector organisations of all sizes across all sectors but is aimed more at SME's and start-ups who typically do not have the in-house expertise to successfully maximise their use of data. TORCH engagements are a targeted, time-limited (up to 30 days) intervention at the earliest stages of a project development. Engagements are costed on a day-rate basis with discounts offered based upon the size and age of the client organisations. As demand increases, we are looking for 2/3 experienced consultants with expertise in data and (cloud) platform Solutions/Project Architecture and business consultancy to join our team on an on-demand basis to execute the TORCH engagements. The consultant engaged will be required to provide professional expertise and guidance to clients; to understand and prioritise client goals and requirements; and to lead and facilitate complex engagements between clients and external partners/suppliers. Understanding of the business environment within Scotland, particularly for SME organisations, will be advantageous. Typical activities will include being responsible for validating requirements; identifying and piloting potential solutions; defining solution architectures; identifying appropriate implementation approaches and supplier partners for client projects; assembling inputs needed for client case studies.

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