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DBT - Provision of Market Selection Tool - SSA

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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16 Dec 2024 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Market Selection Tool - SSA" under the IT services category. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, involves the delivery of a software solution to aid in market selection for exports. This procurement, classified under CPV code 72000000, was carried out via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender has moved from the award to the completed status, culminating with the award notice published on 16 December 2024. The contract, awarded to MarketSelection.net, will commence on 9 May 2025 and conclude on 8 May 2026, with the service covering regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to grow by supplying critical IT services to assist export activities. The focus on providing software solutions for market selection means that firms with expertise in software development, consulting, internet services, and support are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract highlights the importance of IT services in supporting trade and the growth potential for businesses involved in digital solutions within the public sector. The successful execution of this contract by MarketSelection.net showcases how small to medium-sized enterprises can secure government contracts through effective solutions and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBT - Provision of Market Selection Tool - SSA

Notice Description

DBT have a contract with a supplier for a software solution that aids exports in the market selection process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d41dc4e-3f20-4037-b931-00e84a2153cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7443ac-6c62-4036-bca0-d577d13e8cae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 May 2026 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
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AY
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

MARKETSELECTION.NET

Further Information

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