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title: "NCA20865 DDI Stochastic Solutions Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589520"
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# NCA20865 DDI Stochastic Solutions Ltd

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589520

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the University of Edinburgh, which aimed to secure expert data science consultancy services through an open tender method. The procurement category falls under the education industry, with the contract specifically targeting the development of Open Finance data services on WCDI. The award contract, worth £150,000, was officially signed on 6th June 2019, with the relevant location specified as Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in data science consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic advice and data analysis. Companies that are proficient in training staff in analytical methods and familiar with open-source software tools will be well-positioned to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible given the specific technical requirements highlighted by the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Expert data science consultancy services to assist in the development of Open Finance data services on WCDI including: 1 Strategic advice, options analysis etc. 2 analysis, data auditing and data testing services using pre-existing software tools from the supplier, or use of other open source software tools 3 Practical training of University staff in the use of software tools and associated analytical methods

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.Expert data science consultancy services to assist in the development of Open Finance data services on WCDI including: 2. Strategic advice , options analysis etc. 3. analysis, data auditing and data testing services using pre-existing software tools from the supplier, or use of other open source software tools 4. Practical training of University staff in the use of software tools and associated analytical methods Name, address and Company Registration Number of proposed supplier: Name: Stochastic Solutions Limited Registered office: 16 Summerside Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4NU Company number: SC329851 Under Regulation Reg. 6(1)(a) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Where the supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier for the following reason: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists); Reg. 6(1)(b)(ii).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359100 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STOCHASTIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359100

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359100
  NCA20865 DDI Stochastic Solutions Ltd - Expert data science consultancy services to assist in the development of Open Finance data services on WCDI including: 1 Strategic advice, options analysis etc. 2 analysis, data auditing and data testing services using pre-existing software tools from the supplier, or use of other open source software tools 3 Practical training of University staff in the use of software tools and associated analytical methods

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589520

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