- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. International Credit Reports
- Lot 2. UK Company Analysis
- Lot 3. International Company Analysis
- Lot 4. Global Food & Drink Markets
- Lot 5. Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial Market Intelligence
- Lot 6. Global Health & Pharma Medtech
- Lot 8. Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging Technologies
- Lot 9. Global Market & Consumer Intelligence
- Lot 7. Global Renewables & Energy Transition
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
Contact
Lesley Reid
Telephone
+44 1414686024
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
P26-0046 Scottish Enterprise Research Databases
Reference number
P26-0046
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72320000 - Database services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Scottish Enterprise have a requirement to procure a range of market research and company information databases to support core delivery of research services to Scottish companies.
There will be 9 lots with one supplier appointed per lot.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,039,913
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
International Credit Reports
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research 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
- UKM - Scotland
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
UK Company Analysis
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
International Company Analysis
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research 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
- UKM - Scotland
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £604,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Global Food & Drink Markets
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research 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
- UKM - Scotland
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £126,720
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial Market Intelligence
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research 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
- UKM - Scotland
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £202,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Global Health & Pharma Medtech
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research 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
- UKM - Scotland
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging Technologies
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research 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
- UKM - Scotland
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Global Market & Consumer Intelligence
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research 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
- UKM - Scotland
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £220,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Global Renewables & Energy Transition
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research 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
- UKM - Scotland
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Data Quality and Methodology / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Product Functionality and Usability / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Training, Support and Account Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £262,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.
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.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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: 2025/S 000-058651
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 January 2026
Local time
11:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 January 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: December 2026
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
This is a [relevant / priority] climate change contract, bidders are required to complete and return the attached Climate Change Plan template.
SPD Statement for 2A.17 – Form of Participation (Notably as part of a group, consortium, joint venture or similar).
Any contract will be entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to execute said contract together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of the obligations and liabilities of the contract. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation.
SPD Statement for 2C.1 - Where the main bidder relies on the capacities of other entities in order to meet the selection criteria, the bidder must provide a separate SPD response setting out the information required under SPD (Scotland): Part II (sections A and B); Part III exclusion grounds; the relevant part of Section IV selection criteria; and Part V (if applicable) for each of the entities concerned.
SPD Statement for 2D.1 – If the bidder proposes to subcontract any part(s) of the service and those sub-contractors are not relied upon, they should arrange for a separate SPD response from each potential subcontractor. The subcontractors must complete the relevant parts of the SPD (Scotland) (Sections A and B of Part II and Part III only) to self-declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=816913.
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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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