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title: "Border to Coast - Research Database Procurement"
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# Border to Coast - Research Database Procurement

Buyer: BORDER TO COAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3e1705e-9216-4dfd-8748-3f176642ca97

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Border to Coast - Research Database Procurement" was initiated by Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd, based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to MSCI ESG Research LLC for the provision of an investment management research database. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as research consultancy services and economic research services, with a contract value of £34,400. The procurement method employed was a direct award, and the contract period is set from 22 November 2018 to 22 November 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 20 November 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and research sectors, particularly those specialising in investment management and economic research services. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive research databases and analysis tools would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, fostering avenues for growth in a sector that values data-driven decision-making. The involvement of a respected partnership like Border to Coast highlights the potential for long-term contracts and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd has awarded the contract for provision of an investment management research database to MSCI ESG Research LLC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3029dc5c-2be6-4764-9512-f214e9618b8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2018 - 22 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,400 |
| 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 | BORDER TO COAST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MSCI ESG RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3029dc5c-2be6-4764-9512-f214e9618b8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3029dc5c-2be6-4764-9512-f214e9618b8a
  18th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bordertocoast.org.uk/

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