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OBN Contract Extension for Export Services to Japan

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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08 Jun 2020 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is leading a public procurement process titled "OBN Contract Extension for Export Services to Japan." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically within business services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The current stage of procurement is at the award stage, with the contract effective from April 1, 2020, and running until September 30, 2020. The total value of the contract is £46,000, and it is based on a contract extension method, originally initiated on March 31, 2020.

This contract extension provides a valuable opportunity for SMEs that specialise in export services and digital content. Businesses that can enhance support for UK SMEs looking to enter the Japanese market would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. The extension allows for continuity in service delivery, presenting a chance for businesses to further develop their relationships with the UK government and expand their reach into international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OBN Contract Extension for Export Services to Japan

Notice Description

This notice signifies a 6 month extension to the existing export support services contract with Business Link Japan. This extension will allow BLJ to continue carrying out their work for DIT on their Export to Japan website, providing digital content and support for UK SMEs looking to export to Japan. The six month extension will provide a continuation of services and a transition period until the Enhanced International Support Service (EISS) programme launches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-963321ec-f475-43d7-89d0-76bbd5b34a57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8063c9a-e1ab-4e27-9508-96e06bb8ad86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract Extension
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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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