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Investment Promotion Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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02 Feb 2022 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract titled "Investment Promotion Services," which falls under the software programming and consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £1,875,000, is part of a tendering process initiated through a selective method via a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 27 January 2022 and is set to last until 26 July 2024, with the possibility of a six-month extension. The tender period closed on 23 August 2021. The services are delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the consulting and software development sectors, looking to expand their footprint in public sector work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find the environment conducive to competition given the focus on investment promotion, which may benefit firms with a strong background in strategic consultancy and technology solutions designed to enhance trade. This contract forms a crucial part of the government's drive to strengthen international trade links, thereby opening avenues for innovative companies to contribute to and grow within this space.

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Notice Title

Investment Promotion Services

Notice Description

This Call Off Contract was awarded by Further Competition through Lot 1 (Outcomes) of the Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS) 5 framework. The Call Off Contract is to provide support in delivering against DIT's investment promotion priorities. The contract has a term of 24 months and one optional 6-month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d7f1b65-38ee-4007-98ed-f8a2796ce5d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0174a2e6-0ac4-4a7f-ab20-3dc6c2ac8bee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 26 Jul 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 2BL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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