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Knowledge Products Research

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Export Finance, awarded a contract for "Knowledge Products Research" within the market and economic research industry category. This competitive quotation, below the threshold procurement, was geographically based in the United Kingdom. Key dates included the tender period ending on 14th January 2025 and the contract period running from 5th February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The process has reached the award stage with the contract valued at £40,410 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in market research and statistical analysis. The focus on competitive quotation processes below the threshold ensures that smaller firms are suitably positioned to compete without facing the intense competition of larger contracts, promoting business growth and development within these niche sectors. The buyer, UK Export Finance, encourages diverse business participation through its transparent and accessible procurement strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knowledge Products Research

Notice Description

Contract awarded for Knowledge Products Research following below threshold competitive quote process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e9a3e6d-f8b2-4048-a071-c48b598ba453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6141c14b-c3e5-4459-bfea-2ae24dea73e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,410 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

DAVIES HICKMAN PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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