--- title: "Data and Platform Provider for Business Research and Analytics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e575928-f1d8-4ecb-b1be-8e9187d43c3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e575928-f1d8-4ecb-b1be-8e9187d43c3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e575928-f1d8-4ecb-b1be-8e9187d43c3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e575928-f1d8-4ecb-b1be-8e9187d43c3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-11-21" --- # Data and Platform Provider for Business Research and Analytics Buyer: LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e575928-f1d8-4ecb-b1be-8e9187d43c3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e575928-f1d8-4ecb-b1be-8e9187d43c3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e575928-f1d8-4ecb-b1be-8e9187d43c3e.json) ## Summary Leeds Trinity University is in the planning stage of procuring a "Data and Platform Provider for Business Research and Analytics". This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000). It is aimed at supporting teaching, academic research, and practical applications in business, finance, and analytics. The location for this procurement is Leeds, with a specific postal code of LS18 5HD. A significant date to note is the end of the engagement period on 13 December 2024, giving potential suppliers an opportunity to provide input before the detailed tender stage begins. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in data and analytics platforms. It suits companies that can provide comprehensive financial and business data, advanced analytical tools, and user-friendly features tailored for academic use. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Suppliers capable of meeting these requirements can leverage the academic pricing and licensing flexibility, as well as the robust support and training needs, to establish or expand their presence in the education sector. ## Notice Summary At Leeds Trinity University, we aim to acquire a hybrid-use data and analytics platform to support teaching, academic research, and practical applications in business, finance, and analytics. Our goal is to implement a comprehensive solution that offers seamless access to high-quality financial and business data, advanced analytical tools, and user-friendly features ahead of the next academic year. Any solution should meet the following high-level requirements: Data Access: - Comprehensive coverage of equity, fixed income, and macroeconomic data. - Access to financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and accounting data. - Integration of ESG metrics for sustainability-focused research and teaching. - Historical price history for backtesting and market analysis. Platform Features: - Advanced tools for technical analysis, portfolio management, and risk assessment. - Ability to create, simulate, and analyze trading strategies and investment scenarios. - Data visualization tools for financial and business trends, with dashboard customization capabilities. Integration and Accessibility: - Excel Add-In for efficient data extraction and manipulation. - Compatibility with platforms such as Power BI for enhanced data analysis. - Robust API for integration with teaching tools and custom research workflows (optional). Ease of Use: - Intuitive interface suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students. - Support for faculty and researcher workflows with customizable dashboards and data insights. - Accessibility for hybrid use (classroom and remote access). Academic Pricing and Licensing: - Flexible pricing tailored to higher education needs. - Licenses for classroom teaching, individual research, and faculty use. Training and Support: - Comprehensive onboarding and user support for faculty and students. - Training resources, including manuals, tutorials, and webinars. - Provision of user training certificates to support skill validation and learning outcomes. Request for Information At this point the University is conducted research into availability, capability and indicative costs of systems only. This is not a tender exercise and the University will not be scoring proposals or awarding any contracts as a result of this exercse. Any interested suppliers should provide the following information to l.glasper@leedstrinity.ac.uk (Lyndsay): - A brief summary of how their solution would meet our high-level requirements. - Examples of their platform in use at other universities or academic institutions. - Indicative pricing tailored to academic institutions. - An estimated timeline for implementation, training, and support services. The University may contact some suppliers to provide system demonstrations, which would likely take place in January 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb99c6a9-6389-44d2-bcc2-7045c15614f4 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS18 5HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Horsforth | | Westminster constituency | Leeds North West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 13:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb99c6a9-6389-44d2-bcc2-7045c15614f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb99c6a9-6389-44d2-bcc2-7045c15614f4 21st November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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