Tender

Contract to Provide a Digital Platform for Business Assistance in Exporting to Japan

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

04 Feb 2022 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a partner to deliver a digital platform aimed at assisting British businesses in exporting to Japan. The contract, titled "Contract to Provide a Digital Platform for Business Assistance in Exporting to Japan," falls under the services category and is valued at £45,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 16 March 2022. The initiative is designed to create an online hub for information and support related to exporting, based in London, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content management, web platform development, and event coordination, especially those with experience in cross-border trade. Companies that can deliver comprehensive digital solutions and manage communication efficiently will be particularly competitive in this process. The ability to produce engaging content, handle enquiries, and host digital events will be essential for prospective bidders looking to contribute to enhancing British firms’ engagement with the Japanese market.

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Notice Title

Contract to Provide a Digital Platform for Business Assistance in Exporting to Japan

Notice Description

Background British businesses are attracted by the opportunities in Japan, but exporting to Japan can be a daunting experience. We want an online hub where businesses can learn about opportunities, find tips on how to do business in Japan, view event schedules, and contact a team to have their queries answered. Summary DIT Japan is looking for a partner to provide an online platform which will host digital content and provide an enquiry service with the aim of aiding British businesses find opportunities in Japan. Requirement * Create a digital platform to host information related to exporting to Japan. * Provide market information, reports and digital content via the digital platform. o Produce one podcast per month. o Plan and implement a payable export business support service, and respond to requests via that service within 3 business days. o Host, join and support 20 digital events (e.g. webinars) with DIT teams in the UK and Japan per year. o Create export business support guides on the digital platform and update them within 1 week of any substantial change. o Create list of, and engage with, key UK-Japan export stakeholders (a Partner Programme), and maintain the Partner Programme within 1 working day of any change. o Create and maintain blog-style sector-specific industry advice pages on the digital platform, including publishing event invites and newsletters when required. * Provide a general enquiry validation and handling service. o Respond to all enquiries, between 500-900 per year, received via the digital platform's Contact Us page within 3 business days. o Implement and respond to enquiries received through a Chat Now function on the digital platform. o Work with DIT Japan to develop a workflow to handle enquiries depending on an agreed sector priority list, which is subject to change throughout the year. o Provide DIT director with a twice-yearly report of the enquiries and their outcomes with a sample of 10 responses for governance purposes. * Create and maintain an online sign-up system for trade missions, and host information packs for mission members as required working with DIT Japan. * Create a sign-up system with analytics tracking, ideally through Google Analytics, that's compliant with Government privacy regulations and periodically sharing this data with DIT. Specific metrics and sharing schedule to be agreed with the successful supplier upon award. Privacy regulations are detailed in point 9 of the Service Standard: https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/service-standard/point-9-create-a-secure-service * Working with DIT Japan, issue newsletters and event invitations to signed-up users. * Create content accessible only to signed-up users. * Optimise search engine results for the digital platform. * General maintenance of the digital platform, working with DIT, including logos and branding. * Maintain the database of registered users securely in accordance with data protection laws.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7b369d4-c8b0-436f-88d9-ba0d03e55c8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f3f189-31e6-4506-8d55-cc65035f3525
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212783 - Content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joseph.sheldon@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

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