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Enhanced International Support Service - China

BravoSolution UK Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

The Enhanced International Support Service (EISS) contract for China has been awarded by the Department for International Trade (DIT). This competitive procurement process has been classified under the category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The contract, valued at £4,583,670, has a duration of three years, starting from 16th June 2020, with options for extensions up to a total of six years. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 9th March 2020. Services will be delivered through Export Service Hubs situated in China and other global regions, providing essential in-market support to UK businesses aspiring to internationalise.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to engage in export support services or consultancy. Given the nature of the contract, businesses offering expertise in market entry strategies, export logistics, and international business development would be especially well-suited to compete. The EISS is intended to replace the existing Overseas Business Network (OBN), which has been in operation in numerous countries, thereby maintaining a vast potential client base for service providers involved in international trade facilitation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enhanced International Support Service - China

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded the contract for the Enhanced International Support Service (EISS) in China. The contract has been awarded through a competitive procurement in accordance with the provisions set out in the ITT documentation. The awarded contract shall be for a period of three years including an implementation period with the Authority having the option to extend by two periods of up to 12 months. The implementation period will begin prior to the start date of 1.10.2020. The EISS replaces the Overseas Business Network (OBN) on expiry of current arrangements. The OBN currently provides services in 20 countries via 19 delivery partners. The future EISS will have a similar coverage, based on the establishment and operation of Export Service Hubs in China and other global regions. The China Export Service Hub will deliver in-market export support services to UK based businesses seeking to internationalise. The EISS builds on the strong track record of the OBN and incorporates changes that address opportunities for improvement and to deliver better value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62e9ee4a-82ce-4294-b9d3-162db4280761
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd68db61-eb00-4661-a3b1-0764a46d411c
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, VCSE
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
£4,583,670 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,583,670 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20206 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2020 - 16 Jun 2023 3-4 years
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
BravoSolution UK Limited
Additional Buyers

Department for Business & 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
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Grant Thornton UK LLP

China-Britain Business Council

Further Information

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