Contracts Award Notice - Quantitative Free Trade Agreement Evaluation

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Contracts Award Notice - Quantitative Free Trade Agreement Evaluation

Notice Description

This contract will allow DBT to commission a range of econometric and quantitative research projects as required over the coming years, supporting the production of interim monitoring outputs and full ex-post evaluation reports using approximately up to five years' worth of ex-post data from each FTA's date of entry into force. To continue delivering on its commitments, DBT requires a Supplier to provide ongoing analytical and evaluation services under a call-off contract. The Supplier will be expected to design and implement robust quantitative analyses, develop detailed evaluation frameworks, and provide technical support to the Authority's internal analysts to ensure that DBT's FTA M&E programme remains comprehensive, methodologically sound, and responsive to evolving policy priorities.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-a1db00ab-1c09-43df-81b2-10fc56faafa4
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbeca727-ec3c-40ac-b99e-09f6dcf95cbc
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Dynamic
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Selective
Procurement Method Details: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 4 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLI London
Local Authority: Westminster
Electoral Ward: St James's
Westminster Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbeca727-ec3c-40ac-b99e-09f6dcf95cbc
16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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