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UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme ITT Publication

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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29 Nov 2022 at 17:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is seeking to procure the "UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme" as part of the UK's Asia Pacific Digital Trade Network initiative. The contract is valued at £5.6 million and will last for 48 months, with possible extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 9th January 2023. The contract is classified under miscellaneous business services, and the buying organisation is the Department for International Trade based in London, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the tech sector looking to expand into the Asia Pacific region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. Interested businesses should take note of the deadline for submitting tenders by 9th January 2023 and the contract period starting from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027. The aim of the programme is to support UK digital tech businesses internationalise, attract capital and talent, and enhance collaborations in the digital trade and economy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme ITT Publication

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade ("DIT") has a potential requirement for the provision of the "UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme" as part of the UK's Asia Pacific Digital Trade Network (a joint DIT-DCMS initiative). The Secretary of State for DIT is the contracting authority responsible for meeting this anticipated requirement. The contract shall be for a period of 48 months, including any available contract option(s). The requirement has an estimated total value of PS5.6million /inc-VAT and this value includes any available contract option(s). In the March 2020 Budget, the UK government announced funding for a 3-year pilot Digital Trade Network for Asia Pacific to support UK digital tech businesses to internationalise in the region; attract capital and talent to the UK; and enhance UK digital trade and digital economy collaborations internationally. A key element of the Digital Trade Network has been what is currently described as the overseas 'Tech Entrepreneur Network', which helps innovative UK businesses make the leap to new markets by connecting them into local networks using on-the-ground expertise, accelerating their access to capital, customers and talent in the local market. It also seeks to raise the profile of the UK's digital tech sector, promoting its strength, successes and potential as a destination for digital tech businesses, talent and investment. Tech Nation is the current provider of the 'Tech Entrepreneur Network', through to end March 2023. With funding for the DTN pilot now extended to end March 2025, DIT has allocated funding for a 2-year contract (with 2 x 12 month extension options) to continue this work, now described as a 'UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme'. The change of name is to reflect more accurately the aims of the programme and refinement of the contract delivery requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-174a7f56-b516-4185-9b83-4c119153e88d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d5baa5-7c1b-491b-9c57-ee109c9ffaa7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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 2DY
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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