Licensing & delivery
Comparing offers for our company data — Sell Our Data
ANSWER IN BRIEF
Compare proposals using the same data scope, rights, costs and internal workload. Keep an independent estimate separate from a counterparty’s conditional or agreed offer.
Label the stage of each number
Record whether an amount is an independent estimate, an informal indication, a conditional proposal or an agreed commitment. Keep its date and assumptions. This prevents a team presentation from turning preliminary interest into apparent revenue simply because the distinction disappeared between documents.
Normalize the proposed scope
Create one comparison row per proposal and identify the dataset version, uses, exclusivity and duration. Note whether the buyer expects additional periods, fields or future contributions. Two prices do not measure the same opportunity when one requires substantially more data, rights or ongoing work from the company.
Calculate the company’s work and proceeds
Separate gross amounts, intermediary fees, preparation costs and expected net proceeds. Include the teams needed for delivery and the likely continuing obligations. Do not hide uncertain work behind a precise total; mark estimates and identify what a sample review or technical check would need to establish.
Record a reasoned company decision
Document why the preferred proposal fits the company’s objectives and constraints, and which conditions must be resolved before proceeding. The company can negotiate, decline or return to research. DataVal’s estimate remains a useful reference point, but it does not override the actual rights and responsibilities in an offer.
Questions & answers
Should we always select the highest headline offer?
No. Compare net proceeds, scope, conditions, preparation work and continuing obligations before deciding.
Sources for this entry
- DataVal — independent estimate — Official calculator describes an indicative range, not a buyer offer.
- DataVal — how it works — Published offer-comparison and fee framework; the comparison worksheet is original editorial guidance.
Practical checklists are original editorial guidance. Official descriptions do not establish comparative performance.
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