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International Trade Profession Training

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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15 Apr 2025 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for a training course on international trade. The contract was awarded to Linklaters LLP, a large legal and business services firm. The procurement falls under the category of business services, specifically involving law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and is located in London, SW1A 2BQ. This procurement process was conducted using a direct method through a single tender action, below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 20th February 2025 and the contract starting from 20th March 2025 to 25th March 2025. The value of the contract is £15,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in legal and consulting services to expand their client base or portfolio, particularly those specialising in international trade. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete in such tenders. This procurement aligns with the DCMS's goal to enhance trade skills within the industry, providing growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Trade Profession Training

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide a training course on international trade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3a249aa-080d-4966-9261-9034c35b5898
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a54e36-95aa-4a1a-8389-9d109e0cc872
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
SME, VCSE
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2025 30 days
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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

LINKLATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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