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title: "CPU 3073 Midlands Engine Economic Observatory"
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# CPU 3073 Midlands Engine Economic Observatory

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e56c8cd-27e9-4e92-a6a4-0f61db3910df

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council, acting on behalf of the Midlands Engine, has completed a tender process for the project titled "CPU 3073 Midlands Engine Economic Observatory." This initiative falls under the ICT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, which concluded on 4th May 2018, and the contract period spanned from 23rd October 2018 to 22nd October 2020. The total value of the contract awarded was £500,000, with the award notice published on 13th June 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services and consultancy sectors to engage with public sector projects, particularly those specialising in economic research and development services. Companies equipped with expertise in data analysis, software solutions, or related consultancy services would be well-positioned to respond to similar future tenders. The collaborative nature of the Midlands Engine, which comprises local enterprise partnerships, universities, and other authorities, creates potential networking and partnership opportunities for competitive bidders.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council on behalf of the Midlands Engine is seeking tenders for the provision of an Economic Observatory for the Midlands Engine. The Midlands Engine is a partnership of Local Enterprise Partnerships, Businesses, Universities and Local and Combined Authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b6f4e6-958f-4d1f-a0d7-4a95980033b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2018 - 22 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

- 13 Jun 2019 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b6f4e6-958f-4d1f-a0d7-4a95980033b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b6f4e6-958f-4d1f-a0d7-4a95980033b3
  13th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d629ca6e-752b-e811-80eb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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