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Supply of UK Supply Chain Project

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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30 Jan 2025 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract titled "Supply of UK Supply Chain Project" to the University of Sussex. The contract, valued at £35,000, focuses on updating dataset estimates of UK trade, employment, and turnover metrics across various sectors and regions. This research and consultancy services project will cover the South East region of the United Kingdom, with key contract dates from 23 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement, which followed a direct, single tender action method below the threshold, has reached the award stage, with the tender period concluding on 12 December 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in research and development services and related consultancy. Businesses with a strong track record in data analysis, economic research, or policy consultancy, particularly those interested in the dynamics of trade, employment, and turnover, stand to benefit. Additionally, the procurement process's involvement of a reputed institution like the University of Sussex underscores the need for high-quality, credible research outputs. This contract exemplifies a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly those well-versed in working with government departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of UK Supply Chain Project

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade awarded a contract to UK Trade and Policy Observatory to undertake an update from earlier versions of datasets, to estimate the share of UK trade, employment, and turnover carried out by manufacturers, distributers, and service firms across different sectors and regions in the UK. It is being expanded to include additional metrics, such as employment and turnover, alongside trade. DBT will be publishing the report on the GOV.UK site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bde14500-f85e-4748-b527-9211269d23a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9d9efc-1ea8-4aea-b203-d0da999ac474
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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 BUSINESS AND 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 2DY
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

Further Information

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