Planning

EISS Phase III Market Engagement PIN

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Planning

05 Nov 2020 at 12:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "EISS Phase III Market Engagement PIN", is initiated by the Department for International Trade (DIT) and falls under the business services category, specifically targeting law, marketing, consulting, and security services. Located in London, England, this tender is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 30 November 2020. The procurement aims to facilitate the Enhanced International Support Service across South Asia, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions, with significant contract values allocated for each area over a five-year period.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their export capabilities. Suitable firms may include those specialising in international business consulting, market research, and export support services that can provide tailored solutions for UK exporters. Additionally, companies with expertise in sector-specific advice and digital services for managing client relations may find competitive advantages in this procurement process, especially in the context of the upcoming market engagement webinar planned for 23 November 2020.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EISS Phase III Market Engagement PIN

Notice Description

DIT provides an Overseas Business Network service to help UK companies navigate overseas market entry. The OBN Service is delivered by Overseas Delivery Partners for countries across 7 global regions. Following a review, DIT is proposing to procure a replacement service, with improvements that will: ensure easier access into overseas markets, increase export growth, service additionality, engage businesses with high potential export and improve both customer satisfaction and return on investment per business. We are consulting the market on the delivery model for EISS to ensure business continuity. This PIN is related to Phase III of EISS which comprises of the South Asia, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The contract values for each region are: South Asia: PS1,350,000-PS4,050,000 Europe: PS4,950,000-PS14,850,000 Asia Pacific: PS2,600,00-7,800,000. This is contract value is for a 5 year period which includes the 3 year period plus 2 additional 12 month optional extensions The aim of the Enhanced International Support Service is to simplify the UK exporter journey and as far as possible to deliver a consistent service offer across all regions with the aim being to substantially increase the contribution and value of exports from UK SME's internationally. The Enhanced International Support Service in a global region may include the provision of services to UK businesses seeking to export into the region, planning and market entry advice for exporters, regional market research and advisory. The Enhanced International Support Service in a global region may also include industry sector specific research and advice, developing and maintaining a catalogue of local related specialist service providers (e.g. lawyers, accountants, sector specialists), service catalogue maintenance, regional service coordination, contact hub with associated ICT and digital services (e.g. CRM and call handling systems), support to incoming missions. The EISS procurement is split into 3 phases. Phase 1 includes China and North America regions. Phase 2 includes EECAN, Africa, Middle East and LATAC regions. Phase 3 includes South Asia, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. This particular PIN is for the purposes of market engagement for Phase 3 Regions. The EISS Team will be hosting a market engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams on the 23rd November 2020. This webinar will provide an introduction to the EISS service and will provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the specific phase 3 regions. There will be further opportunity to engage with the EISS Team one on one in the 1-3 weeks following the webinar. Further details and invitation to attend the webinar will be send to parties who express an interest in this PIN by contacting eiss-marketengagement@trade.gov.uk. Market engagement will determine the lotting strategy. Additional information: The EISS Team will be hosting a market engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams on the 23rd November 2020. This webinar will provide an introduction to the EISS service and will provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the specific phase 3 regions. There will be further opportunity to engage with the EISS Team one on one in the 1-3 weeks following the webinar. Further details and invitation to attend the webinar will be send to parties who express an interest in this PIN by contacting eiss-marketengagement@trade.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fe256da-0f51-49d2-96ee-7f46c2879699
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ff21e9-8a72-480a-a875-2c410053390c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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