--- title: "Business Research & Data Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d1841d0-8a66-407d-9827-f7c664aea211" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d1841d0-8a66-407d-9827-f7c664aea211" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1841d0-8a66-407d-9827-f7c664aea211.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1841d0-8a66-407d-9827-f7c664aea211.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-06" --- # Business Research & Data Provision Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d1841d0-8a66-407d-9827-f7c664aea211 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d1841d0-8a66-407d-9827-f7c664aea211) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1841d0-8a66-407d-9827-f7c664aea211.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is seeking suppliers for its "Business Research & Data Provision" tender, classified under research services, with a total value of £45,500. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is 7 December 2020. The contract, which is not recurrent, will start on 18 December 2020 and run until 17 December 2021. Interested businesses must provide a range of data solutions that support potential entrepreneurs and established SMEs across various locations in Worcestershire, including The Hive and local libraries. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and consultancy firms that specialise in research, market analysis, and data provisioning. Companies with expertise in UK market intelligence, company databases, industry standards, and financial consultancy would be particularly well-suited to participate. Firms looking to expand their footprint in local government contracts and those capable of delivering comprehensive business support resources have the potential to thrive through this contract. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council requires a range of business data solutions that enable people thinking of starting a business or sole traders and established SMEs to research the following preferably at home (remotely) or in our central or one of BIPC Worcestershire's local hubs: The Hive, Malvern, Kidderminster, Redditch, Evesham, Bromsgrove libraries Lot 1 UK Company Info, Comprehensive database of UK Company info to include full range of sole traders, SMEs, company details and financials. Lot 2 Standards, Guidance on industry ISO, EN, BS ASTM and IEC standards for local implementation Lot 3 UK Market Research, Comprehensive UK market intelligence by industry. Lot 4 Global News, Comprehensive database of global business news Lot 5 General Business Information, Supporting start up SMEs with a wide range of reference resources. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c789d7ba-f4bc-403f-9fbc-bf8648de00d3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,500 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2020 at 12:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c789d7ba-f4bc-403f-9fbc-bf8648de00d3 - 6 Nov 2020 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c789d7ba-f4bc-403f-9fbc-bf8648de00d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c789d7ba-f4bc-403f-9fbc-bf8648de00d3 6th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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