Planning

Data Matching Capability - Investigation Stage

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Data Matching Capability - Investigation Stage," falling under the industry category of General Public Services. The project aims to enhance the data matching capability within the council, addressing interoperability issues in their data systems. The procurement process targets the East Renfrewshire region (UKM83) and notable dates include the submission deadline for supplier responses by 12 noon on 15th August 2024, with further notice expected by 1st November 2024. Chief Procurement Officer Debbie Hill is the primary contact for this project.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in data solutions, particularly those offering software with data cleansing, secure handling, and capability to manage large and complex datasets. Firms experienced with public sector clients, especially within Scotland, are well-suited for this initiative. The council seeks suppliers who can provide both on-premises and cloud-based solutions, complete with detailed cost projections and previous client success stories. Businesses capable of fulfilling these requirements and enhancing data interoperability within public organisations stand to benefit significantly from this contract.

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Notice Title

Data Matching Capability - Investigation Stage

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council are scoping a project to increase our data matching capability within the organisation. Business units have articulated data-related problems that are impacting their ability to get complete and reliable information from systems. Data resides in a range of software systems and there is limited interoperability. Business units are unable to make informed decisions. The problems converge on the potential need for data matching software. There is a high level of sensitivity in the datasets so security and resilience are key considerations for us.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council are scoping a project to increase our data matching capability within the organisation. Business units have articulated data-related problems that are impacting their ability to get complete and reliable information from systems. Data resides in a range of software systems and there is limited interoperability. Business units are unable to make informed decisions. The problems converge on the potential need for data matching software. There is a high level of sensitivity in the datasets so security and resilience are key considerations for us. The project is subject to approval and this is an initial investigation of the market. If approved, we would be looking to initiate a competitive procurement exercise within the next 3 months. The features we are looking for: 1. Data cleansing functionality. 2. Ability to match data from diverse sources in varying formats. 3.Secure data handling and encryption. 4.Information protection. 5.Ability to handle large and complex datasets. 6.Ability to work in conjunction with our corporate data warehouse (SQL) for reporting purposes. 7.Ability for staff to review and validate matched results. 8.Flexibility to determine various parameters and criteria for matching. 9.Fuzzy matching to detect phonestic, miskeys and abbreviations. We would like to hear from suppliers who offer software products that we may be interested in. Additionally please include: 1.Whether products are on-premises or cloud. 2.An indication of start up, development and ongoing costs. 3.Existing and former customers, specifically if you have worked with the Scottish public sector. 4.The benefits that have been realised by existing/past customers - if known.. No more than two sides of an A4 response should be submitted by 12 noon, 15th August 2024 to debbie.hill@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Please clearly mark your response: Data Matching Capability PIN Response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773481
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510623
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

72313000 - Data capture services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Hill, Chief Procurement Officer
Contact Email
debbie.hill@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510623
    Data Matching Capability - Investigation Stage - East Renfrewshire Council are scoping a project to increase our data matching capability within the organisation. Business units have articulated data-related problems that are impacting their ability to get complete and reliable information from systems. Data resides in a range of software systems and there is limited interoperability. Business units are unable to make informed decisions. The problems converge on the potential need for data matching software. There is a high level of sensitivity in the datasets so security and resilience are key considerations for us.

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