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Qualitative Research to Monitor the Impact of UK Services Sanctions on Businesses and the Russian Economy

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Award

31 Jan 2025 at 10:05

Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 11:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for a qualitative research project aimed at assessing the impact of UK professional and business services (PBS) sanctions on both UK businesses and the Russian economy. This tender, classified under research services and valued at £85,000 GBP, sought to explore sanctions compliance and the ways businesses might circumvent these sanctions. The research targeted a wide range of regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement process followed an open procedure and the contract was awarded to Themis International Services Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the delivery period set from 3rd January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The award was officially published on 31st January 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses possessing in-depth expertise in sanctions and qualitative research. Companies with established networks in the professional and business services sectors and substantial experience in conducting roundtable discussions and interviews with high-level stakeholders are well-suited for this project. The research aims to support the development and enforcement of sanctions policies, offering insights that can aid in preventing sanction circumventions and enhancing compliance. Such opportunities are ideal for consultancies and research firms looking to expand their portfolio in high-impact economic and policy research, particularly those actively engaged in international trade and services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative Research to Monitor the Impact of UK Services Sanctions on Businesses and the Russian Economy

Notice Description

To explore and identify the impacts of UK professional and businesses services (PBS) sanctions against Russia on UK businesses and the Russian economy. In this second phase of a two-year project, this research will look at understanding continued business activity via a commercial presence in Russia, or in countries with no or limited sanctions regimes where circumvention to Russia may be occuring, and the ways in which businesses balance sanctions compliance with commercial interests, including by diverting trade abroad and circumventing UK measures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f56368-f0fd-4457-ade3-f80275368b50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311000 - Survey services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Contact Name
Department for Business & Trade
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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
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

THEMIS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

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