---
title: "GlobalData Explorer - Academic License"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2024-09-11"
---

# GlobalData Explorer - Academic License

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da.json)

## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has awarded a contract for an academic licence to the GlobalData Explorer platform, a cross-sector service providing actionable intelligence. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a CPV classification code of 48000000. The contract period spans from 9th September 2024 to 8th September 2027, and the delivery location is in Luton, postal code LU1 3JU, England. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, with the award stage having been completed and published on 11th September 2024. The total contract value is £54,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of sophisticated software solutions and data intelligence services. Although the procurement process was conducted via a direct single tender action, the awarded contract highlights the potential for future collaboration with prestigious academic institutions. Companies specialising in software package development, data analytics, and information systems, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs, would find similar opportunities lucrative for business growth.

## Notice

GlobalData Explorer is a cross sector platform providing actionable intelligence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cd0bde-6b73-4caf-85c1-d288c45fcaed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBALDATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cd0bde-6b73-4caf-85c1-d288c45fcaed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cd0bde-6b73-4caf-85c1-d288c45fcaed
  11th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8678d7c7-4d99-430d-ad59-ca33ac7795da.json.