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Digital Trade and the Environment

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is seeking tenders for the project titled "Digital Trade and the Environment," aimed at developing the evidence base on the links between environmental issues and digital trade. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a total budget of £90,000. The tender period has ended, having concluded on 3rd December 2021, while the contract period spans from 7th January 2022 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, albeit below the usual threshold. Delivery is expected across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and digital trade research. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the inclusive nature of the procurement. With a focus on addressing pressing environmental concerns through innovative digital solutions, firms with expertise in both fields may find this contract a valuable avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

Digital Trade and the Environment

Notice Description

You are invited to tender for Digital Trade and the Environment in competition in accordance with the attached document. The requirement is to develop HMG's evidence base on the links between the environment and digital trade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2871ef65-5b02-4fc2-bb26-6673fae1efb8
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8660b748-4de8-44e3-bf93-ed489d92283f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

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