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title: "Market Research - Common Data Environment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577802"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-18"
---

# Market Research - Common Data Environment

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577802

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council is planning to procure a Common Data Environment Solution or Cloud Based Sharing Platform for collaborative working and file sharing among both internal staff and external stakeholders. The tender, titled "Market Research - Common Data Environment," is categorised under general public services and is set in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Key dates include the announcement made on 18 March 2019, with a future notice date expected on 1 August 2019. Interested parties should refer to the related documents for further details, including access control requirements and security strategies that align with the Council's IT policies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those with experience in cloud services, data management, and collaborative software platforms. Companies that can provide user-friendly applications with robust access and security controls will be well-suited to compete. The collaborative nature of the required solution also suggests that vendors experienced in working with both public sector entities and community stakeholders may find a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

East Ayrshire Council has identified that it will have a requirement to purchase a Common Data Environment Solution / Cloud Based Sharing Platform to allow for collaborative working and file sharing with both External and Internal (EAC employees) parties. Brief Requirements: - An Information sharing platform is required to share project information with members of the project team and any other stakeholders. It is required to be: - user friendly - Access controls for both internal EAC employees and external parties i.e. Contractors, Consultants, Community Groups. - Used by multiple teams at the one time. - Administration Controls - Security controls/strategy in terms of sensitive data/information and in line with EAC IT security policies

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council has identified that it will have a requirement to purchase a Common Data Environment Solution / Cloud Based Sharing Platform to allow for collaborative working and file sharing with both External and Internal (EAC employees) parties. Brief Requirements: - An Information sharing platform is required to share project information with members of the project team and any other stakeholders. It is required to be: - user friendly - Access controls for both internal EAC employees and external parties i.e. Contractors, Consultants, Community Groups. - Used by multiple teams at the one time. - Administration Controls - Security controls/strategy in terms of sensitive data/information and in line with EAC IT security policies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348724 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72512000 - Document management services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348724

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR348724&idx=1
  18th March 2019 - Common Data Environment - Prior Information Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR348724&idx=2
  18th March 2019 - Market Research Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348724
  Market Research - Common Data Environment - East Ayrshire Council has identified that it will have a requirement to purchase a Common Data Environment Solution / Cloud Based Sharing Platform to allow for collaborative working and file sharing with both External and Internal (EAC employees) parties. Brief Requirements: - An Information sharing platform is required to share project information with members of the project team and any other stakeholders. It is required to be: - user friendly - Access controls for both internal EAC employees and external parties i.e. Contractors, Consultants, Community Groups. - Used by multiple teams at the one time. - Administration Controls - Security controls/strategy in terms of sensitive data/information and in line with EAC IT security policies

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577802
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=577802

## Provenance

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