Award

Export Digital Support Bench

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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23 Jan 2024 at 12:11

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25 Jul 2023 at 08:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for an "Export Digital Support Bench" valued at £5,000,000. The contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from July 10, 2023, to July 9, 2025. The award was published on July 25, 2023, with PA Consulting Services Ltd being the successful supplier. The support provided will focus on export promotion priorities for Digital, Data, and Technology.

This procurement process by the Department for International Trade presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering consultancy services in the digital and technology industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract supports export promotion and business growth initiatives, making it ideal for service providers with expertise in business consultancy and related services. Businesses interested in expanding their services in the overseas territories, the UK, and Europe should consider engaging in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Export Digital Support Bench

Notice Description

The contract shall provide support to DBT's Digital, Data and Technology in delivering against export promotion priorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a264be1-6662-434a-aeae-83be4c3f0200
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d53161e-baf4-4e21-93a6-b10ce6619bad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2025 2-3 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
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
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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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