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title: "TC645 - Data Sciences Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6de9bf4-8d06-417c-bac6-0c9b378a792c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-07"
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# TC645 - Data Sciences Framework

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6de9bf4-8d06-417c-bac6-0c9b378a792c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Manchester City Council, which has awarded a contract titled "TC645 - Data Sciences Framework" within the research consultancy services category. Located in Manchester, England, this procurement is complete, having gone through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £6,000,000, commenced on 31 October 2016 and concluded on 31 October 2018. The tender period ended on 7 September 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the consultancy sector, specifically in research and data analysis. Businesses that specialise in research consultancy services, especially those with expertise in data sciences and analytics, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders by demonstrating their capabilities and past performance in delivering comparable services.

## Notice

This is an award notice Data Sciences Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4674214e-aa27-41a8-8e05-0fd893327557 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2016 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 32 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; AMION CONSULTING; BAKER LOMAX AND SHACKLEY; BRAINBOX RESEARCH; BREAKING BLUE; CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS; CAMBRIDGE POLICY CONSULTANTS; DAS; EKOSGEN; ENVENTURE RESEARCH; GRANT THORNTON; ICF CONSULTING SERVICES; INFORDATA CONSULTING; IPSOS MORI; KPMG; MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY RES OFFICE; MANGO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; MUSTARD; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; ORC INTERNATIONAL; ORDNANCE SURVEY; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS CONSULTING SERVICES; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; PYE TAIT CONSULTING; QINETIQ; REGENERIS CONSULTING; SQW; TRENDS BUSINESS RESEARCH; UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD; WESTCO TRADING; YORK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2018 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4674214e-aa27-41a8-8e05-0fd893327557

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4674214e-aa27-41a8-8e05-0fd893327557
  7th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5884be0e-954e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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