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title: "Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c601"
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# Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c601

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves the University of Strathclyde as the buying organisation, with a focus on acquiring the Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform. The project falls under the services industry category, specifically related to data-processing services and research consultancy, and is located at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow (UKM82). The procurement stage has been completed, resulting in the successful awarding of the contract to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania dba Wharton Research Data Services. This contract saw an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition due to exclusive service rights, with the contract being signed on 8th July 2026, valued at £83,653. According to the legal framework governing the process, any grievances are to be addressed at the Glasgow Sheriff Court pursuant to regulations under the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the data-processing and research consultancy sectors. Companies with specialisations in providing exclusive, high-quality data services similar to the Wharton Data Research Services platform would find themselves particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities. Although the procurement method was limited, indicating direct award without competition due to exclusive rights, businesses can focus on building proprietary offerings and establishing unique capabilities to position themselves as viable candidates in future tenders with similar procurement requirements by public bodies such as universities. This contract reflects an instance where intellectual property and specialised service provision create enforced barriers to competition, underscoring the importance of differentiation in the marketplace.

## Notice

The provision of the Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the provision of the Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform for teaching and research across the whole University.

### Procurement Information

It has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is an award without competition in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6 - Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064025-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,653 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA DBA WHARTON RESEARCH DATA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72319000 - Data supply services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064025-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836849
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836849
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

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