P26-0046 Scottish Enterprise Research Databases
A Tender Notice
by SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £2M
- Sector
- TECHNOLOGY
- Published
- 28 Nov 2025
- Delivery
- To 12 Jan 2030 (est.)
- Deadline
- 12 Jan 2026 11:00
Related Terms
Location
Glasgow
3 buyers
- Scottish Enterprise Glasgow
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.
Lot Division
| 1 | International Credit Reports
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. |
| 2 | UK Company Analysis
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. |
| 3 | International Company Analysis
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. |
| 4 | Global Food & Drink Markets
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). |
| 5 | Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial Market Intelligence
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). |
| 6 | Global Health & Pharma Medtech
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). |
| 7 | Global Renewables & Energy Transition
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). |
| 8 | Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging Technologies
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). |
| 9 | Global Market & Consumer Intelligence
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). |
Award Criteria
| Data Quality and Methodology | 35.0 |
| Product Functionality and Usability | 30.0 |
| External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility | 20.0 |
| Training, Support and Account Management | 10.0 |
| Fair Work First | 5.0 |
| PRICE | 40.0 |
CPV Codes
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 72222300 - Information technology services
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are not available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
- Award on basis of price.
Other 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. 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. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 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. (SC Ref:816913) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=816913
Reference
- FTS 078197-2025