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29 Sep 2021 at 06:48

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29 Sep 2021 at 06:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a qualified organisation to conduct the UK-ROK Digital Market Access Research Project, aimed at identifying barriers UK companies face when accessing the South Korean digital services market. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender deadline set for 15 October 2021. The contract will cover services specifically in market research and business consultancy, commencing on 15 November 2021 and concluding on 18 March 2022, with application submissions accepted through a competitive quotation method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in international trade and digital market dynamics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, as the project aims to gather comprehensive insights to aid UK firms in navigating the South Korean market. Businesses capable of delivering thorough analyses and strategic recommendations in this area will find ideal conditions to contribute and potentially benefit from this project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UK-ROK Digital Market Access Research Project

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Seoul is looking to appoint an organisation to conduct research to identify digital market access barriers faced by UK companies who are looking to sell digital services to South Korea. Informed by interviews/surveys of UK businesses as well as desk research, the final report should include the following: Overview and analysis of the main digital market access barriers faced by UK companies looking to enter RoK (including, but not limited to, barriers related to data, legislation, business environment, and technical standards), and whether more barriers exist in specific digital/tech sectors; Guidance (including examples/case studies) of how barriers can be overcome (if applicable); Recommendations on next steps for HMG, including which barriers HMG should prioritise to try to weaken/remove.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c72b8237-2a8c-4b4a-8e37-7fb5f1e6ee3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bc607b-2457-4566-b4dd-dd608be7b5ec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 18 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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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