Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
Contact
Alison McManus
Telephone
+44 1414685025
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Company Research Databases
Reference number
P24-0098
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72320000 - Database services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Scottish Enterprise has completed a tender process and awarded two separate contracts (via Lots) for the provision of company research databases. The databases are for an ‘off-the-shelf’ solution, hosted remotely and accessible to end users (Scottish Enterprise staff) via a website. The databases will form part of a portfolio of research databases which will be used by Scottish Enterprise staff to develop and deliver services and to support Scottish businesses.
The contracts for the provision of these databases are for a period of one year and will commence from 12 April 2024. Scottish Enterprise may take up the option to extend the contracts for a further one year period.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £334,950
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
UK Company Analysis Database
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Scottish Enterprise has awarded a contract for a UK company analysis database that can be used to access company reports, company accounts, annual returns and other filed documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed) / Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion - Name: Coverage and comprehensiveness of information (including system trial) / Weighting: 45
Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility of service and data / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology of project requirements / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support, training and back up from supplier / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Accessible format / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Business Continuity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
International Company Analysis Database
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Scottish Enterprise has awarded a contract for an international company analysis database that can be used to access company reports, company accounts, annual returns and other filed documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed) / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Coverage and comprehensiveness of information (including system trial) / Weighting: 45
Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility of service and data / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology of project requirements / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support, training and back up from supplier / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Accessible format / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Business Continuity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-001235
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
International Company Analysis Database
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moody's ANa
One Canada Square, Canary Wharf
London
E14 5FA
Telephone
+44 1618290774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £273,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
UK Company Analysis Database
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moody's ANa
One Canada Square, Canary Wharf
London
E14 5FA
Telephone
+44 1618290774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £61,950
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:763959)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Clerk's Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Telephone
+44 1414298888
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412425466
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, may bring proceedings that will be started in the High Court.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412425466
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries