Economic data analysis and database tool

The State Treasury of Finland (later STF) requested a tenders for a economic data analysis and database tool. The object of the procurement is a database of domestic and international economic data that is as comprehensive as possible. The Software Service and database will be used to speed up or automate the retrieval, processing, and analysis of statistical information. The background data of the service should include comprehensively e.g. materials and statistical publications related to macroeconomics, public finances and the labour market, at least for Finland, the Nordic countries and other EU member states. For other countries, key indicators are sufficient (e.g. GDP (ESA 2010 sub-items), employment rate, unemployment rate, debt ratio, deficit, inflation). The need for a database is also related to international comparisons (including comparisons based directly on data from the countries' own statistical authorities) and quick visualization of information. In addition to the actual statistical information, the need for information also relate to economic forecasts. The service needs to include tools for easy graphic creation. STF intends to procure access to an economic data analysis and database tool for five (5) designated users. The estimate is a nonbinding estimate. The procurement is described in Call for Tenders and its annexes. Based on tender competition one (1) tenderer was selected as a service provider. STF made a contract with the selected service provider.