Award

Overseas Export Support Services: Japan

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

24 Jun 2021 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has recently awarded a contract for Overseas Export Support Services aimed at enhancing British trade in Japan. This contract, valued at £33,750, spans a period of nine months, beginning on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold. The award was officially published on 24th June 2021, indicating the completion of the tender process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in international trade services, particularly those with a focus on the Japanese market. Businesses capable of providing tailored trade support services, including market entry strategies and trade facilitation, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of a similar nature. The connection with the Department for International Trade also underscores the potential for collaboration with government initiatives aimed at boosting UK exports.

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Notice Title

Overseas Export Support Services: Japan

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded the contract for Trade Support for British Business in Japan. The awarded contract shall be for a period of 9 months. The winning bidder will deliver services relating to UK's trade activities on DIT's behalf in Japan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d66466f-a6a2-4695-90e2-998d5a94c9fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbcb6ed-a361-499d-98fa-965879f9c183
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 2BL
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

BUSINESS LINK JAPAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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