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Qualitative research to monitor the impact of UK services sanctions on businesses and the Russian economy

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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08 Nov 2024 at 15:30

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade is planning a procurement process titled "Qualitative research to monitor the impact of UK services sanctions on businesses and the Russian economy", under the research services category (CPV code: 73110000). This project aims to commission a detailed analysis on the effects of UK professional and business services (PBS) sanctions, focusing on the risks and patterns of trade with Russia. The procurement is at the planning stage, with the notice published on 8th November 2024 and a future notice dated for 20th November 2024. This opportunity is open to organisations located in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and globally, with a contract period from 6th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The project is valued at £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in sanctions, qualitative research, and extensive networks in the UK and international PBS sectors. Ideal candidates will have a thorough understanding of services trade, PBS sanctions, and the Russian market. Additionally, experience in conducting sensitive roundtable discussions and interviews with senior stakeholders is crucial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to register. This tender provides a platform for businesses to contribute to essential policy development and sanctions enforcement, thereby enhancing their reputation and expanding their operational scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative research to monitor the impact of UK services sanctions on businesses and the Russian economy

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade is seeking to commission a project to an organisation with in-depth operational knowledge of sanctions and expertise in qualitative research methods. We are seeking expert advice in identifying and assessing the impact of UK professional and business services (PBS) sanctions on UK businesses and the Russian economy, with a particular focus on understanding the risks businesses face and the patterns of continued trade with Russia. Given the novel nature of PBS sanctions, we are seeking this information to highlight and tighten any gaps in existing measures, identify ways to prevent circumvention, improve sanctions awareness and compliance, enhance policy development, and support services sanctions implementation and enforcement. We require the organisation to convene and facilitate a series of roundtable discussions and select interviews with senior leaders from key PBS industries who can provide authoritative insights on the core research questions (as outlined below). The organisation will then be required to analyse and distil the findings from roundtables/interviews into a detailed report on the following core research questions: - The impact of UK PBS sanctions on UK businesses that are still operating or have already withdrawn from the Russian market; - The way the Russian services market has adapted to the UK's PBS sanctions; - The process and obstacles to divestment from the Russian market; - How services businesses approach sanctions compliance; - The role of services in facilitating the movement of goods for end use in Russia. The successful organisation will be required to have: - Detailed, specialist knowledge of services trade and PBS sanctions, as well as the Russian market and the role of services trade within it; - Well established networks across UK and international PBS sectors; - Extensive experience of qualitative research methods, in particular convening and facilitating roundtables and interviews with senior stakeholders on sensitive subjects, and drafting detailed reports. Additional information: Ahead of finalising documents, please contact us to register your interest in this requirement and / or if you have any queries relating this tender opportunity via commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c06e6b23-411a-43cd-a4e6-e4c191e75c4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13d2dcd0-2727-4eb2-9d57-dc1935617a31
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311000 - Survey services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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