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Outsourcing of Trade and Investment to BCSS

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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19 Jun 2023 at 14:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the outsourcing of Trade and Investment to BCSS. This service contract, valued at £80,400 GBP, aims to identify market access barriers, deliver export wins, and support business outreach. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with the tendering period ending on 31st May 2023. The contract period is from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024, with the Department for International Trade playing the role of the buyer in this procurement.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering business-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Businesses located in London, United Kingdom, in the category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, and those interested in working on international trade and investment projects would find this tender particularly relevant for their growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourcing of Trade and Investment to BCSS

Notice Description

DBT Slovene are looking to commission works to aid on the following three key deliverables: Market Access Barriers: Identify unnecessary financial, administrative or regulatory barriers that put UK companies [in Slovenia] at a disadvantage compared to domestic firms and have active plans to reduce or remove them in 2023/24 and for the longer term. Export Wins (EW): Deliver PS3m of Export Wins by at least 5 different exporters in FY 2023/24. Develop an active pipeline of exporting opportunities for future years - both of which can be supported by active Strategic Relationship Management of key buyers combined with wider events and campaigns that foster positive attitudes to buying from the UK. Business Outreach: Support HMA, DHM and other senior stakeholders on outreach to business leaders, ensuring strong contacts and access to promote and advance UK interests.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-332e51d4-1dee-4e57-baf7-2bf4e269953b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e51e92-2330-4e15-9dec-500f7ef5b027
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£80,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
commercialbpo@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLOVENE BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Further Information

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