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Domestic and Overseas Participant Recruitment

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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16 Jul 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England, has completed a procurement process for "Domestic and Overseas Participant Recruitment" under the classification of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was valued at £400,000. This covers various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 1st April 2025, and the contract active from 15th July 2025 to 14th July 2027. The award was made to Meister.works Limited, categorised as an SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise).

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services within the research and development sector. Given the broad geographical reach specified in the tender, businesses with expertise in managing diverse and international participant recruitment initiatives are well-suited to benefit from this contract. Additionally, those familiar with framework agreements and selective procurement methods might find themselves competitive in similar future tenders issued by the Department for Business and Trade or other governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Domestic and Overseas Participant Recruitment

Notice Description

Domestic and Overseas Participant Recruitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8e94d35-27aa-4f3b-95d4-e531dc11ffb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41540f76-cfcb-474c-b8e6-98c6a80325d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Kevin O'Donnell
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DA
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

MEISTER.WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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