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title: "LORIC - Open data consultancy support"
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buyer: "BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY"
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# LORIC - Open data consultancy support

Buyer: BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bbd6294-8546-49a9-9ace-2b04cf54f881

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## Summary

Bishop Grosseteste University has announced an open tender titled "LORIC - Open data consultancy support," to provide consultancy services focused on Open Data Research and Innovation. Located in Lincoln, England, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically business analysis consultancy services and data services. The tender period ends on 9 April 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 30 April 2018 and run for approximately 14 months, concluding at the end of June 2019. The tendering process has been classified as an open procedure below the financial threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consulting and data services sectors, particularly those specialising in open data and innovation practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract, engaging in collaboration with academic and public institutions to drive the use of open data. Successful bidders will not only benefit from this engagement but also position themselves strategically within the expanding field of Open DRI initiatives.

## Notice

The University (Bishop Grosseteste University) has secured substantial funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to create an exciting, new, Lincolnshire Open Research and Innovation Centre (LORIC) based on the principles of Open Research, Innovation and Data. LORIC intends to connect the University research and innovation teams with private, public and third sector businesses/organisations to work on collaborative innovation projects. The centre will enable businesses to promote and apply the most effective uses of rapidly expanding Open Data Research and Innovation (Open DRI). The LORIC team are looking for a data specialist, with knowledge in open data sets to work with the LORIC team on a consultancy basis to help support the delivery of agreed outputs associated with the funding bid. The contract duration is circa 14 months , running from the start of May 2018 through to the end of June 2019. It is anticipated that the successful consultant /consultancy will support the project circa two days per week during this period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8623991d-21c5-4765-81f6-0dd2216052ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2018 - 6 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 3DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Minster |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DATA PLACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2018 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8623991d-21c5-4765-81f6-0dd2216052ac
- 5 Mar 2018 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2995b902-c155-4c61-a717-2b48e42fbdb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8623991d-21c5-4765-81f6-0dd2216052ac
  8th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2995b902-c155-4c61-a717-2b48e42fbdb6
  5th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6542b533-0a54-446b-a9aa-964045a2bd00
  ITT

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bishopg.ac.uk

## Provenance

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