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title: "Cost Estimating Software Market Understanding the Opportunity"
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# Cost Estimating Software Market Understanding the Opportunity

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31682692-2c77-4e57-9598-52dede32a935

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cost Estimating Software Market Understanding the Opportunity" was initiated by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to analyse the construction cost estimating software market in the UK. This tender falls under the business services industry, specifically consulting and market research, classified under the CPV code 79000000. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from an existing framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 6th January 2020 to 31st March 2020, with awards published on 18th December 2019 and the final award notice dated 26th January 2022. The primary location for this tender is Bootle, England, with a provision for delivery to the postal code L20 7HS.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in the construction and software sectors. Companies that can provide insights into the competitive landscape, understand user requirements, and analyse market shares would be well-positioned to compete in this space. The contract value of £18,431.37 could provide a substantial growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their service offerings within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

HSE is seeking to commission a research agency to carry out an analysis of the current construction cost estimating software market in the UK in order to understand the overall scale, who the main players are, and what their market share is, who the main users are and why and whether an opportunity exists for a new product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa87637-f20f-4ef1-bede-ebb8628859c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,431 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,431 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa87637-f20f-4ef1-bede-ebb8628859c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa87637-f20f-4ef1-bede-ebb8628859c1
  26th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e312ee4-9f2d-454f-892e-9d58bfb2a3f3

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