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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Development of Sector Specific Databases to support the promotion of Midlands Engine businesses overseas"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Development of Sector Specific Databases to support the promotion of Midlands Engine businesses overseas

Buyer: EMB-GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21600a5c-b8a2-4bcf-88c1-3b90035c9998

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## Summary

The East Midlands Business Limited (EMB) has completed a public procurement process titled "Invitation to Quote for the Development of Sector Specific Databases to support the promotion of Midlands Engine businesses overseas." This project falls under the database services industry category and was conducted using an open procurement method. The tender was active from January 22, 2021, with a submission deadline of February 5, 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £42,700, spans from February 12, 2021, to March 31, 2021, catering to businesses in the East and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management, research consultancy, and development consultancy. Companies that have the capacity to deliver sector-focused database services and possess experience in international trade initiatives would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are actively considered suitable providers for this commission.

## Notice

East Midlands Business Limited (EMB) wishes to commission a single contractor to deliver a sector-focussed database of businesses that turnover in the region of PS500k per annum and already export or have the capability or capacity to export in the near future. EMB is one of two Delivery Partner for the Department for International Trade (DIT), covering the Midlands Engine region. For this procurement, EMB is acting on behalf of DIT and working in partnership with our fellow Delivery Partner, West Midlands International Trade LLP (WMIT). The strategic objectives of this project are: * To refresh and augment the data that DIT already holds on its Datahub system in a number of sectors that deliver, or have the potential to deliver, particularly strongly for the Midlands Engine region in export markets. * To qualify this data identifying those businesses with an appetite for export and connect them with relevant DIT services. * To equip DIT Overseas Champions with granular information which allows them to effectively pitch Midlands-based businesses as the solutions for opportunities that arise in their particular territories. The project deliverables are: * A data file in an agreed format (see example in Annex A) containing a variety of data fields that can be interrogated by non-data analysts to produce results relating to their own search parameters. * A subset of qualified data where contact has been made and export capability assessed, using a series of questions supplied by DIT. The number of questions will not exceed ten in number and will be straightforward for respondents to answer without reference to detailed business information and can be therefore completed in a single conversation. * Documented consent for DIT to contact individuals further to discuss programmes and support that may be appropriate to their business needs in the instances where businesses have been contacted as part of the qualification element of this commission. All work must be completed and the databases supplied by 5pm 31st March 2021. The maximum available budget for the commission is PS60,000, exclusive of VAT. Further details, including how to apply, are included in the attached Invitation to Quote and Annex A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a7e0e5-3fa3-485c-96a6-713b5878e5aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,700 |
| 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 | EMB-GROUP LTD |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Astley & St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PYE TAIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services
- 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a7e0e5-3fa3-485c-96a6-713b5878e5aa
- 22 Jan 2021 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4834f1b3-b82d-484f-bb79-3500848ba831

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a7e0e5-3fa3-485c-96a6-713b5878e5aa
  12th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4834f1b3-b82d-484f-bb79-3500848ba831
  22nd January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2ed41ad-dbaf-45bd-b9c0-28c03c44a2a0
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67b00ad1-a55a-4013-bccd-f95bb646e00a
  Annex A - example data file format

## Notice URLs

- http://www.emb-group.co.uk

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