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Compustat and Execucomp Databases

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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17 Dec 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the subscription services to Compustat and Execucomp Databases. This contract falls under the education industry category and involves the supply of financial data from various vendors. The databases are provided by S&P Global and hosted through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS). Located in Edinburgh (UKM75), this procurement was finalised with an award contract signed on 30th November 2024. The procurement method was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique nature of the service provided.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data platforms and financial data services. Companies with the ability to provide specific and technically unique financial data solutions, such as those required by the University of Edinburgh, would find this type of procurement particularly relevant. Large-scale businesses like S&P Global, which was the successful supplier due to its unique offering, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Engaging in such contracts can lead to substantial business growth and long-term partnerships with prominent educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compustat and Execucomp Databases

Notice Description

Subscription services to Compustat and Execucomp Databases, data platforms for the supply of financial data from different vendors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Subscription services to Compustat and Execucomp Databases, data platforms for the supply of financial data from different vendors. It is a unique platform, available from S&P Global Limited hosted through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS).

Procurement Information

Subscription services to Compustat and Execucomp Databases, data platforms for the supply of financial data from different vendors. It is a unique platform, available from S&P Global Limited hosted through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS).It is the only available database that meets the University of Edinburgh requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785307
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520466
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S&P GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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