Question:
What do we need to submit as part of this RFI. What are the benefits for us to reply to this RFI ?

Which companies did this work for you in the past ? Is there an incumbent

Answered on 12/Mar/2025 03:35 PM:


Dear Fabien

Thank you for your questions. Please be aware that all inquiries have been addressed in the Addendum (Market Research and Intelligence Solution RFI - Addendum.docx).

Kind Regards,

Carlos Sendrea

Question:
1. Are you expecting to profile 900 suppliers?

2. Please elaborate on the modern slavery parameter, what outcome are you looking for?

3. Do you have any vendor list available, in a country wise format?

4. We have office here in Melbourne, and our market research team sits in India, would you be open for such arrangement?

Answered on 12/Mar/2025 03:36 PM:


Dear Neeraj

Thank you for your questions. Please be aware that all inquiries have been addressed in the Addendum (Market Research and Intelligence Solution RFI - Addendum.docx).

Kind Regards,

Carlos Sendrea

Question:
Hi there,

Can you please better explain what it is you're looking to have delivered.

Is it;

A - a recommendation of what application that will deliver on your needs

OR

B - implement the application that will deliver on your needs including the integration into existing applications

Answered on 12/Mar/2025 03:37 PM:


Dear James

Thank you for your questions. Please be aware that all inquiries have been addressed in the Addendum (Market Research and Intelligence Solution RFI - Addendum.docx).

Kind Regards,

Carlos Sendrea

Question:
1) Strategic Market Focus:

Which specific markets or industry segments does Queensland Health prioritize for analysis, and are there key areas or emerging trends that should receive special attention in the solution?

2) Objectives & Success Metrics:

What are the primary objectives Queensland Health aims to achieve with the Market Intelligence solution, and what high-level success metrics or outcomes will be used to evaluate its effectiveness?

3) Scope of Data Coverage:

Could you clarify the desired breadth of data sources and types—such as real-time supply chain information, historical market trends, and consumer analytics—and their relative importance in the decision-making process?

4) Integration Strategy:

While detailed technical integration may be addressed later, can you describe the strategic role that system integration (e.g., with PowerBI or other dashboards) plays in your overall vision for the solution?

5) Customization vs. Standardization:

To what extent does Queensland Health expect the solution to provide out-of-the-box insights versus the need for customized reporting and dashboards during the initial phase?

6) Data Quality & Reliability Expectations:

Are there any overarching industry standards or benchmarks (for example, ISO 8000 for data quality or ISO/IEC 27001 for security) that Queensland Health expects vendors to adhere to, ensuring high data integrity and reliability?

7) User Base and Access Needs:

What are the primary user groups envisioned to access the market intelligence platform, and are there any specific high-level access or reporting requirements that should be considered from the outset?

8) Current Platform Usage:

Does Queensland Health currently use or integrate with any market intelligence platform services? If so, what functionalities do those platforms provide and how do they fit into your existing ecosystem?

9) Implementation and Timeline Considerations:

Can you provide a high-level overview of the expected timeline or key milestones for this project, and how flexible are the milestones in relation to evolving requirements?

10) Project Support & Human Resources Commitment:

How does Queensland Health plan to support the project during development? Specifically, what is the anticipated number and roles of internal human resources and stakeholders who will work with the successful vendor, and what responsibilities will they hold?

11) Budgetary and Funding Considerations:

Are there any preliminary budgetary constraints or funding frameworks that vendors should be aware of when proposing a solution, particularly in relation to scalability or customization?

12) Future-Proofing & Scalability:

How important is scalability and future-proofing for the Market Intelligence solution, and are there anticipated areas for evolution (such as additional data sources or advanced analytics capabilities) that should be considered during this phase?

Answered on 12/Mar/2025 03:37 PM:


Dear Jeff

Thank you for your questions. Please be aware that all inquiries have been addressed in the Addendum (Market Research and Intelligence Solution RFI - Addendum.docx).

Kind Regards,

Carlos Sendrea

Question:
Dear Madam/Sir,

We have the following queries with respect to this tender. Can you please help us with a response.

1. Schedule B - Requirements: SP managed a spend over $4 billion with approximately 11,000 suppliers: To evaluate supplier risk, what would be the ideal number of suppliers that Queensland Health is interested in monitoring, as the engagement is depended on the number of suppliers.

2. Schedule B - Requirements: SP managed a spend over $4 billion with approximately 11,000 suppliers. Kindly let us know the geography specific split-up percentage of your suppliers (For example: North America – 20%, Europe – 50%, Asia – 20%, Australia – 10%)

3. Questionnaire: Services – Key economic indicators, Key Demographic variables, Key Financial Indicators, Consumer Behavior variables. Please let us know the geography/region data that you are looking for specific to Economic indicators, Demographic variables, Financial Indicators and Consumer Behavior variables.

4. General: How do you manage market intelligence currently? Is it done in-house or do you have existing partners? Please let us know the names, if applicable.

5. General: Are you looking to integrate the data/insights with your in-house applications/tools?


Kindly confirm.

Answered on 12/Mar/2025 03:39 PM:


Dear Aditya

Thank you for your questions. Please be aware that all inquiries have been addressed in the Addendum (Market Research and Intelligence Solution RFI - Addendum.docx).

Kind Regards,

Carlos Sendrea