Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform

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Notice Title

Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform

Notice Description

The provision of the Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the provision of the Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform for teaching and research across the whole University.

Procurement Information

It has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is an award without competition in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6 - Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836849
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559688
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

72319000 - Data supply services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £83,653 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 8 Jul 20261 weeks 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: GLASGOW
Postcode: G1 1XU
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: TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority: Glasgow City
Electoral Ward: Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency: Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA DBA WHARTON RESEARCH DATA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559688
Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform - The provision of the Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform.

Notice URLs

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