Official UK procurement notice
P26-0046 Scottish Enterprise Research Databases
Authority: Scottish Enterprise
What is being bought9 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionScottish 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.
- Recurrence: December 2026
CPV: Database services · Information technology services · Market and economic research; polling and statistics · Research and development consultancy services · Research services
Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure
9 lots · all with a published value (£2,074,720 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1International Credit ReportsCancelledPublished value£100,000
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. 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 #2UK Company AnalysisAwardedPublished value£160,000
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. 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 #3International Company AnalysisAwardedPublished value£604,000
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. 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 #4Global Food & Drink MarketsAwardedPublished value£126,720
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). 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 #5Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial Market IntelligenceAwardedPublished value£202,000
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). 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 #6Global Health & Pharma MedtechAwardedPublished value£200,000
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). 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 #7Global Renewables & Energy TransitionAwardedPublished value£262,000
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). 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 #8Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging TechnologiesAwardedPublished value£200,000
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). 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 #9Global Market & Consumer IntelligenceAwardedPublished value£220,000
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). 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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (6)
- Data Quality and Methodology: 35
- Product Functionality and Usability: 30
- External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility: 20
- Training, Support and Account Management: 10
- Fair Work First: 5
- price: 40
Published award criteria (6)
- Data Quality and Methodology: 35
- Product Functionality and Usability: 30
- External Distribution Rights and Licence Flexibility: 20
- Training, Support and Account Management: 10
- Fair Work First: 5
- Price: 40
- Suitability
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 40 of 140 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · December 2026
- First published
- 22 Sept 2025, 16:26 BST
- Last source update
- 19 May 2026, 14:58 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 12 Jan 2026 – …
- Authority reference
P26-0046- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-045807- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f7eFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Review procedure
In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: 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.
Publisher note: 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. (SC Ref:826024)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Submission deadline
- 12 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 12 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
12 Dec 2025 → 19 May 2026 · 4 dates- Next notice expected315 days ago12 Dec 2025
- Submission deadline283 days ago12 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Bids opened283 days ago12 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published156 days ago19 May 2026, 14:58 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Nov 2025- Published value published: £2,039,91328 Nov 2025, 15:35 GMT
- Status changed to active28 Nov 2025, 15:35 GMT
- Procurement method changed28 Nov 2025, 15:35 GMT
- Deadline published: 12 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT28 Nov 2025, 15:35 GMT
- Status changed to complete19 May 2026, 14:58 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 · UK Company Analysis1 award | |||
| Moody's Analytics UK Ltd | £146,854 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · International Company Analysis1 award | |||
| Moody's Analytics UK Ltd | £647,612 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Global Food & Drink Markets1 award | |||
| Mintel | £121,417 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial Market Intelligence1 award | |||
| GlobalData UK Ltd | £140,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Global Health & Pharma Medtech1 award | |||
| GD UK HEALTHCARE LTD | £128,394 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Global Renewables & Energy Transition1 award | |||
| GlobalData UK Ltd | £262,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging Technologies1 award | |||
| BIS Research Inc. | £168,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 9 · Global Market & Consumer Intelligence1 award | |||
| Statista GmbH | £142,854 † | — | Awarded |
1 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Global Food & Drink Markets · Mintel
- Signed
- 12 May 2026
- Value
- £121,417
- Status
- active
Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial Market Intelligence · GlobalData UK Ltd
- Signed
- 7 May 2026
- Value
- £140,000
- Status
- active
International Company Analysis · Moody's Analytics UK Ltd
- Signed
- 9 Apr 2026
- Value
- £647,612
- Status
- active
UK Company Analysis · Moody's Analytics UK Ltd
- Signed
- 8 Apr 2026
- Value
- £146,854
- Status
- active
Global Health & Pharma Medtech · GD UK HEALTHCARE LTD
- Signed
- 7 Apr 2026
- Value
- £128,394
- Status
- active
Global Renewables & Energy Transition · GlobalData UK Ltd
- Signed
- 7 Apr 2026
- Value
- £262,000
- Status
- active
Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging Technologies · BIS Research Inc.
- Signed
- 2 Apr 2026
- Value
- £168,000
- Status
- active
Global Market & Consumer Intelligence · Statista GmbH
- Signed
- 2 Apr 2026
- Value
- £142,854
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · UK Company Analysis | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 3 · International Company Analysis | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 4 · Global Food & Drink Markets | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 5 · Global Consumer, Commercial and Industrial Market Intelligence | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 6 · Global Health & Pharma Medtech | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 7 · Global Renewables & Energy Transition | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 8 · Global Critical, Disruptive & Emerging Technologies | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 9 · Global Market & Consumer Intelligence | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
- Scottish GovernmentMediation bodyReview contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
6 commercial parties on the notice- BIS Research Inc.Awarded supplier
- GD UK HEALTHCARE LTDAwarded supplier
- GlobalData PLCAwarded supplier
- MintelAwarded supplier
- Moody's Analytics UK LtdAwarded supplier
- Statista GmbHAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria