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Academic research technical support service

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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05 Jan 2024 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract to the University of Sussex for the provision of an academic research technical support service. The contract falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a value of £40,000 in GBP. The tender was completed through a direct procurement method, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold) process. The contract period spans from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on March 31, 2023. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity for business growth in the field of research and development services is suitable for organisations with expertise in trade economics, econometrics, and trade modelling. Businesses offering academic research support services could benefit from participating in similar tenders. The Department for International Trade has demonstrated a preference for direct procurement methods for this particular contract, highlighting potential future opportunities for businesses with niche expertise in similar fields.

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Notice Title

Academic research technical support service

Notice Description

Provision of an academic paper on a title selected by the department and research technical support services over 12 months to support capability gaps in trade economics, understanding of econometrics and trade modelling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f79bf44-278d-46af-995d-802b5d23199a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa07660-62d4-408f-bc48-6255400d3804
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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 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

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

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