Award

Framework Agreement For Data and Business Intelligence Support

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council has awarded a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement For Data and Business Intelligence Support" aimed at enhancing data solutions and advice to improve service performance and customer outcomes. The procurement process took place in the services sector, with a total contract value of £510,000. The contract was signed on 2nd March 2022 and is located in Giffnock, UK. The open procurement method encouraged active participation in the tender process, with the bidding period concluding on 10th January 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in data analysis, business intelligence solutions, and local government consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage their agility and industry knowledge to meet the Council's requirements for community benefits while working collaboratively with the Data & Business Intelligence Team. The guaranteed budget over the initial contract period is set at £76,000, creating an accessible entry point for capable suppliers looking to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement For Data and Business Intelligence Support

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting a sole supplier to a framework agreement for data and business intelligence support. The aim of the framework agreement is to help East Renfrewshire Council meet its vision of being a modern, ambitious council creating a fairer future with all. The successful supplier will work closely with the Council's Data & Business Intelligence Team to improve service performance and improve customer outcomes by providing data solutions and advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting a sole supplier to a framework agreement for data and business intelligence support. The aim of the framework agreement is to help East Renfrewshire Council meet its vision of being a modern, ambitious council creating a fairer future with all. The successful supplier will work closely with the Council's Data & Business Intelligence Team to improve service performance and improve customer outcomes by providing data solutions and advice.

Options: The guaranteed budget for the initial two year period of this contract is GBP76,000. The annual budget for in optional Years 3 and 4, which will be at the discretion of ERC to take up or not, is estimated at around GBP16,000 in each of those years. Should additional funding become available and should there be demand for work from Specification Part 3, the Council reserves the right to spend up to approximately GBP100,000 per annum during the contract lifetime.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of 24 months with 2 x 12 months extensions available at the discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674580
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444224
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48612000 - Database-management system

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

72212610 - Database software development services

72300000 - Data services

72320000 - Database services

72321000 - Added-value database services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Should the 2 x 12 month extension periods be taken up we will issue a further notice in four years time

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
may.harvey-welsh@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk, vanessa.fordyce@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415773669

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUMA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434439
    Framework Agreement For Data and Business Intelligence Support - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting a sole supplier to a framework agreement for data and business intelligence support. The aim of the framework agreement is to help East Renfrewshire Council meet its vision of being a modern, ambitious council creating a fairer future with all. The successful supplier will work closely with the Council's Data & Business Intelligence Team to improve service performance and improve customer outcomes by providing data solutions and advice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444224
    Framework Agreement For Data and Business Intelligence Support - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting a sole supplier to a framework agreement for data and business intelligence support. The aim of the framework agreement is to help East Renfrewshire Council meet its vision of being a modern, ambitious council creating a fairer future with all. The successful supplier will work closely with the Council's Data & Business Intelligence Team to improve service performance and improve customer outcomes by providing data solutions and advice.

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