Data Analytics Master Contract Program

The Data Analytics Master Contract Program is premised on the idea that the use of data analytics unlocks insight. It allows agencies and members of the State's Cooperative Purchasing Venture to discover cost-saving opportunities, promote efficiencies and achieve quality improvements by making data-driven decisions. The program empowers government agencies to take optimal advantage of their data-rich environments to better achieve critical objectives. Whether engaged in preventing and detecting fraud, promoting operational efficiencies, enhancing tax compliance and revenue collections, or working to better understand the needs of its customers, the use of data analytics is key to fulfilling the obligation to deliver better government.

Program Highlights:

The Master Contract Program consists of 22 Eligible Master Contractors available to perform a wide variety of data analytics services in one or more identified Subject Matter Service Categories.

These master contracts are available for use by all state agencies and other governmental units eligible under the State's Cooperative Purchasing Venture established pursuant to Minnesota Statute §16C.03, subdivision 10. Entities eligible to participate under the cooperative purchasing venture are described in Minnesota State Statutes.

The primary objective of the Program is to achieve significant cost savings and efficiencies through the use of data analytics. In addition, the structure of the Program triggers benefits over and above those specific to a project including:

• Administrative Efficiency
• Cost Avoidance
• Quality Assurance
• Speed and Administrative Ease

Experience Efficient and Effective Government!

For more information about the State's cooperative purchasing venture, go to http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/coop.htm