Weekly updated database, data sourced via Companies House API

Description

Creating a tool to generate weekly reports of newly formed recruitment agencies in the UK using Companies House data involves several steps. Here’s a structured approach to achieve this:
1. Define the Scope and RequirementsTarget Audience: Recruitment agencies, business developers, and market analysts.Data Source: Companies House information.Output: Weekly reports of newly formed recruitment agencies, including relevant details.2. Collect and Preprocess DataA. Access Companies House DataAPI Access: Obtain API access to Companies House for retrieving company information.Data Fields: Extract relevant fields such as:Company NameCompany NumberDate of IncorporationSIC (Standard Industrial Classification) CodeRegistered AddressB. Filter for Recruitment AgenciesSIC Codes for Recruitment: Identify SIC codes related to recruitment agencies. Examples include:78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies78200 - Temporary employment agency activities78300 - Human resources provision and management of human resources functions3. Develop the Weekly Update SystemA. Data CollectionFetch Data Weekly: Set up a scheduled job to fetch data from Companies House on a weekly basis.Filter by Incorporation Date: Filter companies based on the incorporation date to get only newly formed companies.B. Filter by SIC CodeFilter Recruitment Agencies: Filter the fetched data to include only companies with SIC codes related to recruitment agencies.4. Report GenerationA. Data FormattingStructure Data: Organize the filtered data into a structured format (e.g., CSV, Excel).Include Relevant Details: Ensure the report includes key details such as company name, incorporation date, address, and SIC code.B. Automate Report CreationScript for Report Generation: Write a script to automatically generate the report in the desired format.Save/Send Reports: Save the report to a designated location or send it via email to the intended recipients.5. Automate the ProcessA. SchedulingCRON Jobs: Use CRON jobs or a similar scheduling tool to automate the weekly data fetching and report generation.Notification System: Set up a notification system to alert relevant stakeholders when the new report is available.6. Validate and IterateTesting: Test the system with real-world data and refine the process based on feedback.Iteration: Continuously improve the filtering and report generation process.Tools and TechnologiesData Collection: Python (requests), Companies House API.Data Processing: Pandas for data manipulation.Report Generation: Pandas, Openpyxl for Excel files, or CSV module.Automation: CRON jobs, Celery for task scheduling.Notification: Email libraries such as smtplib for sending emails.