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International Trade Services North West Region Contract Extension

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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15 May 2020 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is seeking a contract extension for the "International Trade Services North West Region," which falls within the business services industry, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, having concluded with an award valued at £3,106,480. The contract period runs from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021, with the procurement method classified as a contract extension. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 31st March 2020, and the award was published on 15th May 2020.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies that can offer comprehensive international trade services. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those engaged in providing consulting and marketing solutions, as well as firms with experience in supporting government initiatives and achieving targets for European Regional Development Fund projects. The focus on additional deliverables, such as supporting the Enhanced International Support Service and participating in innovation programmes, further enhances the appeal for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings in the North West region of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Trade Services North West Region Contract Extension

Notice Description

An extension and modification to the contract for International Trade Services for the North West region of England. The existing specification of requirements has been amended to include additional deliverables under the terms of the Original Contact, which includes supporting the Enhanced International Support Service, supporting DIT in achieving its contracted European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) targets and participating in the launch of an innovation pilot programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3ad2e51-7866-4582-912d-2e33319cef98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba6f974-dc13-4438-b4b7-88d758bc6c53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£3,106,480 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,106,480 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 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 - 31 Mar 2021 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
SW1H 0TL
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAMBERLINK LTD T/A BUSINESS SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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