Planning

Trade in Goods Data for Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 08:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Trade in Goods Data for Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)". Managed by the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, this contract falls under the industry category of "Database and operating software package" and is intended to serve entities within the UK public sector. The procurement is initiated as a tender, aiming for a contract period starting on 12th September 2025 and concluding on 11th September 2026. Essential information includes a budget allocation of GBP 82,500 and an upcoming future notice date set for 29th August 2025. This opportunity is available for delivery within the United Kingdom, highlighting its potential interest for organisations engaged in data collection and analysis.

This tender presents a lucrative prospect for businesses, particularly those adept in managing international trade databases and analytics, as it necessitates the delivery of detailed international trade statistics. Companies specialising in the provision of data at granularity levels such as Harmonized Standard (HS) code and national tariff lines will find this opportunity robust for growth. Moreover, the contract emphasises the applicability of the data for trade remedy investigations, which is crucial for suppliers proficient in this niche. With an emphasis on collaboration with the TRA and the potential for ongoing data updates, the tender is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector data services sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trade in Goods Data for Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)

Notice Description

Trade Remedies Authority, who are the contracting authority, intends to utilise the CCS Commercial Agreement: RM6094 Sparks DPS to put in place an agreement for the Provision of Trade in Goods Data for the Trade Remedies Authority for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. We require detailed international trade in goods statistics reported on a bilateral basis and available at Harmonized Standard (HS) code level and at a national tariff line level. Data will include volume of trade, value of trade and unit prices. Data must be reported in a timely fashion, including regular additions of new data and new revisions of data. At the minimum data must be available for the last complete four years. The supplier must agree to an essential requirement that TRA uses and analyses their data in our trade remedy investigations, and that TRA publishes excerpts of these data, including analyses of these data and their derived works, in our external and internal publications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c178586-3564-4cf6-b153-e8ce6c7ff58e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Trade Remedies Authority
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 7EB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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