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title: "Contract for the provision of a subscription to WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2019-02-13"
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# Contract for the provision of a subscription to WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cce52bd-1fb8-4a5a-86d4-e526cfdaf0b3

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking a contractor for the provision of a subscription to Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS). This procurement falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 13 February 2019. The total value of the contract is £70,989.89, covering a contract period from 7 February 2019 to 9 October 2021. The tender period for applications closed on 21 January 2019.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data services and software solutions, particularly those that have experience with academic institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability to compete for this service contract. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in providing subscription-based research data services would be particularly well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in academia and research sectors.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a subscription to WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5567c7-a83c-4cdd-a84d-cd14c429de3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2019 - 9 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,989 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5567c7-a83c-4cdd-a84d-cd14c429de3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5567c7-a83c-4cdd-a84d-cd14c429de3d
  13th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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