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title: "CPU 3073 Midlands Engine Economic Observatory"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f3e3bce-d886-448f-978e-35da2480f46e"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# CPU 3073 Midlands Engine Economic Observatory

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f3e3bce-d886-448f-978e-35da2480f46e

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## Summary

The Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the "CPU 3073 Midlands Engine Economic Observatory," classified under IT services related to consulting and software development. This tender, which was published on 4th April 2018, aimed to establish an Economic Observatory for the East Midlands region, requiring suppliers to provide proposals for data monitoring facilities and standalone research capabilities. The tender period closed on 4th May 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2018 and run until 31st May 2020. The total contract value was £500,000, awarded through an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for companies specialising in IT services, research, and consultancy, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses equipped to offer data analysis and economic research capabilities will be well-positioned to compete. With the contract now awarded to the University of Birmingham, there may still be further opportunities for subcontracting or collaboration on related projects during the contract's duration.

## Notice

To create a Midlands Economic Observatory - bidders are invited to outline their proposals to deliver an Economic Observatory that includes: A regular data monitoring facility, expected to provide regular economic briefings for the Executive and Operating Boards. The ability to undertake standalone research pieces over the course of the contract, as agreed by the Executive and/or Operating Support for the Strategic Programme Groups to assist with analysis and the evidence based required in developing projects. The Economic Observatory must add value and complement existing research and economic intelligence functions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01d5f68-d0a5-4fac-b02c-25f4a5d1a374 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 13 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £551,753 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 09:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01d5f68-d0a5-4fac-b02c-25f4a5d1a374
- 4 Apr 2018 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01d5f68-d0a5-4fac-b02c-25f4a5d1a374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01d5f68-d0a5-4fac-b02c-25f4a5d1a374
  4th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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