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title: "Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836849"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836849

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the provision of the Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform, a service necessary for academic teaching and research. This procurement falls under the category of Education, specifically within services, and was conducted as a limited procurement without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights. The award, dated 8th July 2026, marks the transition from the Tender stage to the Award stage, with a contract value of £83,653. The contract's unique conditions and requirements align with Regulation 6 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, allowing a direct award without competition.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises capable of providing specialised educational and research platforms. Large-scale organisations with expertise in managing and delivering exclusive data research services, similar to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania dba Wharton Research Data Services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this market. The nature of the procurement, which prioritises intellectual property rights and exclusivity, indicates a preference for established suppliers with a strong track record of innovation and intellectual property management, especially within the education sector.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559688 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | 8 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559688

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559688
  Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform - The provision of the Wharton Data Research Services (WRDS) Platform.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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