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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
International Credit Reports
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
79300000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires an International Company Credit Information database.
We have the requirement to provide our internal & external customers with international credit reports, company accounts, annual returns and any other filed documents.
We require unlimited distribution rights for our internal customers and require reasonable distribution rights that allow credit reports and filed documents to be shared with external customers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
UK Company Analysis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires a UK company analysis database that can be used to access company reports, company accounts, annual returns and other filed documents. We require unlimited distribution rights for our internal staff and reasonable distribution rights that allow company reports and filed documents to be shared with external customers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
160 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
International Company Analysis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
79300000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires an international company analysis database that can be used to access company reports, company accounts, annual returns and other filed documents. We require unlimited distribution rights for our internal staff and reasonable distribution rights that allow company reports and filed documents to be shared with external customers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
604 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Global Food & Drink Markets
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
79300000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires a Global Food & Drink Research Database, to support Scottish companies across all sectors to build resilience and growth while also supporting exploration of export, development and investment opportunities. Content should be regularly updated and current, taking into account major economic and industry trends.
We provide reports and insights from this global intelligence research database to our internal customers, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE), SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
126 720.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial Market Intelligence
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
79300000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires a Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial market intelligence Database to support Scottish companies across all sectors to build resilience and growth while also supporting exploration of export and development opportunities. Content should be regularly updated and current, taking into account major economic and industry trends.
We provide Global Market & Consumer Intelligence reports and insight to our internal customers, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE), SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
202 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Global Health & Pharma Medtech
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
79300000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires a Global Health, Pharma & Medtech Research Database to support Scottish companies across all sectors to adapt and develop their business models and service offerings to maximise the importance of the health and wellbeing sector in Scotland.
We provide Global Health, Pharma & Medtech reports and insight to our internal customers, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE), SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Global Renewables & Energy Transition
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
79300000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires a Global Renewables & Energy Transition Research Database to support Scottish companies across all sectors to adapt and develop their business models and service offerings to mitigate their impact on climate change and support renewable energy production in Scotland.
We provide Renewables & Energy Transition reports and insight to our internal customers, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE), SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
262 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging Technologies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
79300000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires a Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging Technologies Intelligence Research Database to provide comprehensive, up-to-date insights into next-generation technologies and trends that are reshaping industries worldwide. The solution should enable Scottish companies across all sectors to:
- Identify and monitor opportunities in research & development, manufacturing and the wider supply chain for Critical Technologies as defined by Scottish Enterprise (the following 4 sectors are well represented in Scotland; Photonics, Quantum, Semiconductors and Connectivity and Sensing)
- Identify and monitor emerging and disruptive technologies that could impact their markets and business models.
- Understand global trends, market dynamics, and innovation pathways to inform strategic decisions.
- Recognise opportunities and risks early to support continuous innovation and enhance global competitiveness.
We provide reports and insights from this global intelligence research database to our internal customers, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE), SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Global Market & Consumer Intelligence
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72320000
73110000
73200000
79300000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise requires a Global Market & Consumer Intelligence Research Database to support Scottish companies across all sectors to build resilience and growth while also supporting exploration of export and development opportunities. Content should be regularly updated and current, taking into account major economic and industry trends.
We provide Global Market & Consumer Intelligence reports and insight to our internal customers, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE), SDI (Scottish Development International) & BG (Business Gateway), and external customers (Scottish companies).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Data Quality and Methodology
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Product Functionality and Usability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Training, Support and Account Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
220 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note re contract value and duration - this contract will be for a 1+1+1+1 duration. The value quoted is assuming all 4 years are contracted.
This is a [relevant / priority] climate change contract, bidders are required to complete and return the attached Climate Change Plan template.
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