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International Trade Services East of England Region Contract Extension

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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19 May 2020 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is overseeing the procurement process for the "International Trade Services East of England Region Contract Extension." This contract, valued at £2,772,560, falls under the business services category and specifically targets various aspects of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method is classified as a contract extension and is currently in the award stage, having been published on 31st March 2020 and concluding the contract period on 31st March 2021. The services will be delivered in the East of England region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the services sector, particularly for those that specialise in providing international trade support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, especially those with expertise in consulting and marketing services related to international business development initiatives. Furthermore, businesses that can contribute to innovation pilot programmes and have experience with funding targets related to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) may find lucrative opportunities within this contract extension.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Trade Services East of England Region Contract Extension

Notice Description

An extension and modification to the contract for International Trade Services for the East of England region. The existing specification of requirements has been amended to include additional deliverables under the terms of the Original Contact, which includes supporting the Enhanced International Support Service, supporting DIT in achieving its contracted European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) targets and participating in the launch of an innovation pilot programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55c213d9-d848-4e84-b716-d66faa6d8a20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5bb574-1a4a-4d88-bca0-186367a87bda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract Extension
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,772,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,772,560 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialbpo@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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

EXEMPLAS TRADE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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