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Business Activity Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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18 Aug 2020 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Business Activity Analysis" within the research services industry category. This selective procurement process involved a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 13 March 2020 and the contract running from 17 June 2020 to 15 October 2020. The total contract value was £177,747.50, and the contract was awarded to ICF Consulting on 2 April 2020, with the award notice published on 18 August 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on activity analysis and service refinement. The knowledge gained from this project can deepen understanding of service costs, making it an ideal scenario for firms that can provide insights into the delivery and financial planning of departmental services. Businesses with relevant expertise could leverage this opportunity to enhance their growth and engagement with government departments.

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Notice Title

Business Activity Analysis

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supplier to refine a list of services and programmes for the Department for International Trade (DIT) and carry out activity analysis to understand the current delivery of those services and programmes. This research will therefore deepen DIT's understanding the cost basis of the department's services, and ultimately strengthen the development of a chargeable services policy, workforce strategy and the department's financial planning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a72b36c-c135-4517-b3d7-397dbb2e96ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935f5d18-285a-4b54-8477-ee1568898b8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,747 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,747 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2020 - 15 Oct 2020 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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

ICF CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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