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title: "GB-Sheffield: Global VC data provider tender"
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# GB-Sheffield: Global VC data provider tender

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d019546-f2bb-484c-9eff-bed364842285

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## Summary

The British Business Bank is currently seeking a provider for a global venture capital (VC) data service through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "GB-Sheffield: Global VC data provider tender," is categorised under data supply services and has a total estimated value of £500,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 11 October 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 3 January 2020, lasting until 2 January 2022. This opportunity is specifically located in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in data management and analytics, particularly those offering comprehensive database solutions. Businesses that specialise in providing insights into venture capital trends and those with experience in developing API feeds for data integration would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the key requirements specified by the British Business Bank for market analysis and due diligence support.

## Notice

The British Business Bank was established to ensure the small business finance markets in the UK are functioning correctly, with a large part of our work relating to private equity markets- In particular venture capital. We therefore require access to a VC database covering all aspects of the market. The procured data will have three core purposes: a.Provide us with insights into global VC market trends b.Provide our product teams with a platform they can use to analyse the investment activity of specific fund managers as part of the due diligence process. The product teams will also use the platform as a benchmarking tool (for fund/ round sizes amongst other things) c.Provide us with an API feed which will give us information on the sectoral classifications of our equity portfolio (i.e. companies that have received funding from one of our portfolio funds) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e612f84a-f0f0-4c8d-9326-c3741baaa16d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2020 - 2 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48612000 - Database-management system
- 72319000 - Data supply services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2019 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e612f84a-f0f0-4c8d-9326-c3741baaa16d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e612f84a-f0f0-4c8d-9326-c3741baaa16d
  19th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-Global-VC-data-provider-tender/E589386M57
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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