Web-based Bibliometric Analytical Solution

The procurement unit, Academy of Finland, is an expert organisation in science and research that funds high-quality scientific research, provides expertise in science and science policy and strengthens the position of science and research. Academy of Finland is a government agency within the administrative branch of the Finnish Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. The intent of this procurement is to acquire a web-based analytical solution with graphical interface. The analytical solution enables the analysis of publication and citation data and includes at least the following features: - Reliable publication and citation data source (including 50m+ scientific publications at least from 1990 until current year, with annual updates and curation) - Possibility to analyse user-defined sets of publications - Possibility to analyse researchers, organizations, countries, research fields, research funders, publications (for example different publication types, categories of open access) - Indicators for number of publications, citation impact, publication collaboration - Clear and detailed user guidelines defining all the available indicators and explaining the key features of the tool - Possibility to present results in a visual format - Possibility to download results for further use in MS Excel or .csv format Some analysis examples: - Research topics or themes - Research funded by the Academy of Finland - Societal impact of research The procurement unit will select one (1) service provider.

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GENERAL Please note that this is a Prior Information Notice (hereafter "notice") and that this notice is not an Invitation to Tender. The information provided in this notice is preliminary and is subject to change during preparation. Hansel Ltd has a concultative role in this procurement. REGISTRATION Companies interested in this upcoming procurement are requested to provide their contact information by e-mail to kilpailutus@hansel.fi. Please use the headline: Web-based bibliometric analytical solution". The personal data of the interested companies will only be used in connection with this upcoming procurement. Personal data will only be stored during the preparation of this procurement and during the tender competition. MARKET DIALOGUE The intention of Academy of Finland is to send draft versions of the invitation to tender and its annexes to interested tenderers in October 2022. Interested tenderers are given the opportunity to comment on the draft material in writing.