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Trade and productivity across regions- Understanding the dynamic and casual links

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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07 Mar 2024 at 15:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract to Aston University for the project titled "Trade and productivity across regions- Understanding the dynamic and casual links" in the 'Research and development consultancy services' category. The procurement method used was a direct approach with a tender value of GBP 148,000. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 14th April 2026, with the tender period closing on 29th February 2024.

This opportunity can be particularly beneficial for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services. The awarded contract focuses on analysing UK firms' export capability across regions, presenting opportunities for businesses to contribute to enhancing UK productivity. Businesses with expertise in non-tariff measures and export dynamics would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process at the University's location in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trade and productivity across regions- Understanding the dynamic and casual links

Notice Description

The project aims to comprehensively analyse UK firms' export capability across different regions in recent years. Building on previous and ongoing research funded and supported by the Economic and Social Research Centre (ESRC) and BEIS through Enterprise Research Centre and the Productivity Institute (PI) on Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) and export dynamics, this project aims to understand how NTMs might have affected UK firms' international trading capability across different regions and what this means for UK productivity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8a7ed91-834a-4c80-ac8f-1fa189987d0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f4e3bb-6d46-48d4-b623-c23439668027
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2026 2-3 years
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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AY
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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