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Project 4861- Provision of Whitelabel Portal (How to export goods)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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06 Aug 2025 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "Project 4861 - Provision of Whitelabel Portal (How to export goods)" aimed at enhancing services that provide critical tariff data for the Check How to Export Goods website. This tender falls under the industry-specific software package category, with additional classifications in data services and computer network services targeted at various global locations including the UK. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring precise suitability for SMEs. The contract, valued at £840,000, spans from 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, with Mendel Verlag awarded as the supplier.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, software packages, and computer network solutions, with a particular focus on exporting goods across multiple regions. By securing this tender, businesses can leverage the prestige of working with a government entity while expanding their reach internationally. The Department for Business and Trade's commitment to engaging with suppliers that meet the status of SMEs highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to gain visibility and forge substantial partnerships within a highly competitive market. Businesses providing scalable and innovative solutions in trade-related technologies are well-positioned to compete in such dynamic environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project 4861- Provision of Whitelabel Portal (How to export goods)

Notice Description

DBT require a whitelabel service to check tariffs, the status of trade agreements, taxes, duties, and rules of origin. This runs the Check How to Export Goods website: https://www.gov.uk/check-duties-customs-exporting. This is a Call-Off Contract for a foreign trade internet portal which provides and links country information on tariff and non-tariff measures based on the 'Mendel Online Web Portal' as well as associated development support. The website is a critical service providing the most up to date tariff data and information which is a key focus within DBT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6faabc44-227c-450d-9f6a-63b8483a2312
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8a5c9f-6589-4de3-a2f6-019267231d01
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72300000 - Data services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 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 BUSINESS AND 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

MENDEL VERLAG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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