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title: "Global Market Intelligence Platform"
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# Global Market Intelligence Platform

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d21e96eb-9ba1-4689-884c-2ac5f5f15374

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## Summary

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) has completed the procurement process for a "Global Market Intelligence Platform". The tender, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), invited quotations for an out-of-the-box SaaS platform to provide business intelligence on companies, deals, financials, and markets. The contract, valued at £45,394.28, was awarded to CB Information Services and covers a period from 31 January 2025 to 30 January 2027. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, and the tender targeted services beneficial for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project location is primarily linked to MDC's operations in North West, United Kingdom, with a focus on SMEs in North America and Europe.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and market intelligence platforms, particularly those that cater to the needs of SMEs and VCSEs. Companies experienced in delivering SaaS solutions within similar industry sectors could find significant growth potential by participating in such tenders. Firms with expertise in producing comprehensive market coverage tools that support strategic decision-making and impact analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is invited quotations for the provision of an "out-of-the-box" SaaS platform that provides business intelligence on companies, deals, financials and markets to support business development, strategic decision-making and impact analysis. The platform will be used to identify and analyse both individual companies and groups of similar companies (determined based on search requirements). The platform will help MDC to identify companies and provide global coverage focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) headquartered in North America and Europe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236d5cfc-3796-4b9f-b0a6-6d5d2d938817 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,394 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,394 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CB INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236d5cfc-3796-4b9f-b0a6-6d5d2d938817

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236d5cfc-3796-4b9f-b0a6-6d5d2d938817
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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