The Cotentin urban community in France has issued a tender for the processing of community purchasing data and support for their mapping. The announcement, published on , seeks a partner to analyze, correct, and classify purchasing data, as well as provide expert assistance in developing a purchasing map. The deadline for submissions is .
The project encompasses two primary objectives. First, the selected vendor will be responsible for the analysis, correction, and complete classification of mandates, aligning them with the purchasing nomenclature. This involves ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Second, the vendor will provide expert assistance to the purchasing and public order department in the personalized development of a purchasing map – a visual representation of the community’s spending patterns.
The tender specifies a framework agreement, indicating a long-term partnership with a single candidate. The agreement is initially set to run from the date of notification to December 31, 2026, with the potential for tacit renewal for three additional calendar years, extending the contract through December 31, 2029. However, the Cotentin urban community retains the sole right to not renew the agreement, providing written notification at least one month prior to the end of any given period.
The scope of work includes finalizing the classification of expenses from 2017-2023 and 2024, and then systematizing this classification for each subsequent calendar year. The expertise sought extends beyond data processing to include advice, tools, and support related to the purchasing map itself, tailored to the specific environment of local authorities and public establishments.
The evaluation criteria for selecting a vendor are weighted as follows: the mobilized team and their qualifications account for 30% of the score; the proposed methods, guarantees, working relationship with the Cotentin urban community, and added value of the solutions deployed contribute 40%; and the prices for services represent the remaining 30%. Specifically, evaluators will consider past and current achievements in public purchasing and data management, the adequacy of proposed solutions to the local authority context, and the levels of guarantees offered.
The contract will be executed at Hôtel Atlantique, boulevard Félix-Amiot, BP 60250, 50102 – Cherbourg-en-Cotentin Cedex. Each market period under the framework agreement will have a minimum order amount of 5,000 euros (excluding tax) and a maximum order amount of 30,000 euros (excluding tax).
The tender documentation explicitly states that the presentation of offers via electronic catalog is prohibited. Variants are not required. The procedure is an open adapted procedure, requiring bidders to demonstrate their ability to exercise professional activity, as well as their economic and financial capacity, and technical and professional capacities – details of which are outlined in the consultation regulations.
This initiative aligns with a broader trend of increased focus on data-driven decision-making in public procurement. A recent paper published in ScienceDirect details a tabular dataset derived from the processing and consolidation of online public procurement notices in France between 2015 and 2023, highlighting the growing availability of such data. The BeauAMP-Daily dataset, encompassing 25,000 award notices from 2024, further demonstrates this trend towards comprehensive data collection and analysis in French public procurement.
The importance of robust data management in public procurement was also noted in a report from the States Assembly of Jersey on , during a review of the Government procurement process, specifically referencing government mapping data. Effective data processing and mapping can lead to greater transparency, improved efficiency, and better value for taxpayers.
The Cotentin urban community’s tender, as detailed on marches-publics.info, represents a concrete step towards leveraging data to optimize purchasing strategies and enhance public service delivery. Interested parties can find further details and submit their proposals through the provided link. Contact for inquiries is marches-publics@lecotentin.fr or by phone at +33 250791610.
