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title: "Business Research & Data Provision - AWARD"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Business Research & Data Provision - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdffaa05-52c5-4333-acce-3bf3f108a816

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council has completed the award for the tender titled "Business Research & Data Provision," aimed at providing essential business data solutions to assist new and established SMEs in their research efforts. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in research services, with a contract value of £45,500. The contract period runs from 18 December 2020 to 17 December 2021. The open procedure was employed for this procurement, and key locations for service delivery include various libraries and business hubs in Worcestershire, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, market intelligence, and financial consultancy, particularly those that support small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Firms that can provide comprehensive databases, market research, and industry standards guidance would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. By engaging with Worcestershire County Council's initiatives, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially expand their client base within the local government sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73d2ae-be96-4c80-8400-633e86f6e2ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,080 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION; BUREAU VAN DIJK ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING; COBWEB INFORMATION; IBISWORLD |

## 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

- 22 Dec 2020 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73d2ae-be96-4c80-8400-633e86f6e2ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb73d2ae-be96-4c80-8400-633e86f6e2ef
  22nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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