- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1: Consumer: Market Reports for Ireland; Food and Drink: UK Market Reports and Global Insights
- Lot 2: Consumer Reports: Global: medium depth including trend analysis
- Lot 3: Industrial reports: Global: Markets and Technologies research
- Lot 4: Sector reports for key export markets
- Lot 5: Industrial, consumer reports: High level market and economic reports worldwide
- Lot 6: Global: Medium level industrial reports and country risk analysis
- Lot 7: Company Information – Worldwide product data
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for the Economy - Invest NI
Bedford Square, 1 Bedford Street
BELFAST
BT2 7ES
Contact
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DfE/Invest NI: PROCUREMENT OF KEY MARKET RESEARCH AND COMPANY DATABASES: LOTS 1-7
Reference number
5265721
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79310000 - Market research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Invest NI Business Information Centre (BIC) is operated by the Business Information Services team, based in the Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Division of Invest NI. It provides a cost-effective information service to any NI company or individual wishing to develop their business, particularly when they intend to sell outside Northern Ireland. The BIC wishes to procure annual subscription licences to 7 online Market Research Information Resources which provide twenty-four seven access through a web browser to secondary market research and market analysis. This Tender has been divided into seven Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two, three etc or all Lots as they wish. One Tenderer will be awarded per lot based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract duration for each lot is one year with four optional extension of up to one year each (maximum of up to 5 years).
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: £1,465,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Consumer: Market Reports for Ireland; Food and Drink: UK Market Reports and Global Insights
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI Business Information Centre (BIC) is operated by the Business Information Services team, based in the Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Division of Invest NI. It provides a cost-effective information service to any NI company or individual wishing to develop their business, particularly when they intend to sell outside Northern Ireland. The BIC wishes to procure annual subscription licences to 7 online Market Research Information Resources which provide twenty-four seven access through a web browser to secondary market research and market analysis. This Tender has been divided into seven Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two, three etc or all Lots as they wish. One Tenderer will be awarded per lot based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract duration for each lot is one year with four optional extension of up to one year each (maximum of up to 5 years).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: MR1 - Protective Measures Assurance Form / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 - Provision of Market Intelligence / Weighting: 34.8
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 - Social Value / Weighting: 10.2
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 - Quality of Data / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 - Distribution rights Market Reports / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: AC5 - Distribution rights New Product Launch Data / Weighting: 3
Cost criterion - Name: AC6 - Total Contract Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend the Contract for a further four periods of one year each subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Consumer Reports: Global: medium depth including trend analysis
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI Business Information Centre (BIC) is operated by the Business Information Services team, based in the Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Division of Invest NI. It provides a cost-effective information service to any NI company or individual wishing to develop their business, particularly when they intend to sell outside Northern Ireland. The BIC wishes to procure annual subscription licences to 7 online Market Research Information Resources which provide twenty-four seven access through a web browser to secondary market research and market analysis. This Tender has been divided into seven Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two, three etc or all Lots as they wish. One Tenderer will be awarded per lot based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract duration for each lot is one year with four optional extension of up to one year each (maximum of up to 5 years).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: MR1 - Protective Measures Assurance Form / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 - Industry Intelligence / Weighting: 34.8
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 - Social Value / Weighting: 10.2
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 - Distribution Rights / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 - Quality of Data / Weighting: 6
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 - Total Contract Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend the Contract for a further four periods of one year each subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Industrial reports: Global: Markets and Technologies research
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI Business Information Centre (BIC) is operated by the Business Information Services team, based in the Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Division of Invest NI. It provides a cost-effective information service to any NI company or individual wishing to develop their business, particularly when they intend to sell outside Northern Ireland. The BIC wishes to procure annual subscription licences to 7 online Market Research Information Resources which provide twenty-four seven access through a web browser to secondary market research and market analysis. This Tender has been divided into seven Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two, three etc or all Lots as they wish. One Tenderer will be awarded per lot based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract duration for each lot is one year with four optional extension of up to one year each (maximum of up to 5 years).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: MR1 - Protective Measures Assurance Form / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 - Industry Intelligence / Weighting: 34.8
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 - Social Value / Weighting: 10.2
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 - Distribution Rights / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 - Quality of Data / Weighting: 6
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 - Total Contract Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend the Contract for a further four periods of one year each subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Sector reports for key export markets
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI Business Information Centre (BIC) is operated by the Business Information Services team, based in the Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Division of Invest NI. It provides a cost-effective information service to any NI company or individual wishing to develop their business, particularly when they intend to sell outside Northern Ireland. The BIC wishes to procure annual subscription licences to 7 online Market Research Information Resources which provide twenty-four seven access through a web browser to secondary market research and market analysis. This Tender has been divided into seven Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two, three etc or all Lots as they wish. One Tenderer will be awarded per lot based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract duration for each lot is one year with four optional extension of up to one year each (maximum of up to 5 years).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: MR1 - Protective Measures Assurance Form / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 - Industry Intelligence / Weighting: 34.8
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 - Social Value / Weighting: 10.2
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 - Distribution Rights / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 - Quality of Data / Weighting: 6
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 - Total Contract Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend the Contract for a further four periods of one year each subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Industrial, consumer reports: High level market and economic reports worldwide
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI Business Information Centre (BIC) is operated by the Business Information Services team, based in the Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Division of Invest NI. It provides a cost-effective information service to any NI company or individual wishing to develop their business, particularly when they intend to sell outside Northern Ireland. The BIC wishes to procure annual subscription licences to 7 online Market Research Information Resources which provide twenty-four seven access through a web browser to secondary market research and market analysis. This Tender has been divided into seven Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two, three etc or all Lots as they wish. One Tenderer will be awarded per lot based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract duration for each lot is one year with four optional extension of up to one year each (maximum of up to 5 years).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: MR1 - Protective Measures Assurance Form / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 - Industry Intelligence / Weighting: 34.8
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 - Social Value / Weighting: 10.2
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 - Distribution Rights / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 - Quality of Data / Weighting: 6
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 - Total Contract Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend the Contract for a further four periods of one year each subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6: Global: Medium level industrial reports and country risk analysis
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI Business Information Centre (BIC) is operated by the Business Information Services team, based in the Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Division of Invest NI. It provides a cost-effective information service to any NI company or individual wishing to develop their business, particularly when they intend to sell outside Northern Ireland. The BIC wishes to procure annual subscription licences to 7 online Market Research Information Resources which provide twenty-four seven access through a web browser to secondary market research and market analysis. This Tender has been divided into seven Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two, three etc or all Lots as they wish. One Tenderer will be awarded per lot based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract duration for each lot is one year with four optional extension of up to one year each (maximum of up to 5 years).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: MR1 - Protective Measures Assurance Form / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 - Industry Intelligence / Weighting: 34.8
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 - Social Value / Weighting: 10.2
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 - Distribution Rights / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 - Quality of Data / Weighting: 6
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 - Total Contract Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend the Contract for a further four periods of one year each subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7: Company Information – Worldwide product data
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI Business Information Centre (BIC) is operated by the Business Information Services team, based in the Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Division of Invest NI. It provides a cost-effective information service to any NI company or individual wishing to develop their business, particularly when they intend to sell outside Northern Ireland. The BIC wishes to procure annual subscription licences to 7 online Market Research Information Resources which provide twenty-four seven access through a web browser to secondary market research and market analysis. This Tender has been divided into seven Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two, three etc or all Lots as they wish. One Tenderer will be awarded per lot based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract duration for each lot is one year with four optional extension of up to one year each (maximum of up to 5 years).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: MR1 - Protective Measures Assurance Form / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 - Industry Intelligence / Weighting: 39
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 - Distribution Rights / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 - Quality of Data / Weighting: 9
Cost criterion - Name: AC4 - Total Contract Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend the Contract for a further four periods of one year each subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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 000-021189
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1: Consumer: Market Reports for Ireland; Food and Drink: UK Market Reports and Global Insights
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MINTEL GROUP LTD
11 Pilgrim Street
LONDON
EC4V 6RN
Telephone
+44 2076064533
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £375,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £375,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2: Consumer Reports: Global: medium depth including trend analysis
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
60-61 Britton Street
LONDON
EC1M 5UX
Telephone
+44 2072518024
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £185,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £185,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3: Industrial reports: Global: Markets and Technologies research
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4: Sector reports for key export markets
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
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: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IBISWORLD LIMITED
Second Floor Artillery House 11-19 Artillery Row
LONDON
SW1P1RT
Telephone
+44 2072229898
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £365,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £365,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5: Industrial, consumer reports: High level market and economic reports worldwide
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GLOBALDATA PLC
John Carpenter House 7 Carmelite Street
LONDON
EC4Y 0AN
Telephone
+44 2079366400
Fax
+44 2079366400
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £190,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £190,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
6
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6: Global: Medium level industrial reports and country risk analysis
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FITCH SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED
30 North Colonnade
LONDON
E14 5GN
nicky.hulett@fitchsolutions.com
Telephone
+44 2035301105
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
7
Lot No
7
Title
Lot 7: Company Information – Worldwide product data
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
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: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KOMPASS UK LIMITED
2nd Floor, Stag House, 23-27 London Road
EAST GRINSTEAD
RH19 1AL
Telephone
+44 1342778565
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £50,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Contract Monitoring. The successful contractor’s performance on the contract will be regularly monitored in line with the tender documentation. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance and the contract may be terminated. The issue of a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance can result in the Contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of three years from the date of issue.. . .
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 as amended.
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
CPD complied with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and incorporated a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.