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DIT Security Export Strategy

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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28 Jun 2019 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is conducting a procurement process for a revised Security Export Strategy, aimed at enhancing the UK’s contribution to the international security market. This tender, identified as "DIT Security Export Strategy," is currently in the award stage, with a significant contract value of £92,780. The contract, which falls under the business and management consultancy services category, will be executed in London, with the contract period commencing on 10 October 2018 and concluding on 17 February 2019. The procurement process employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 10 September 2018.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in market analysis and strategy development. Companies specialising in business consultancy that can provide insights into the UK security sector's strengths and challenges, particularly for export opportunities, would be well-suited to compete. The focus on the B2B market and international exporting strategies opens avenues for growth, especially for those businesses already established in the security industry or those with a robust analytical capability to influence export strategies effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DIT Security Export Strategy

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade is seeking to procure a revised Security Export Strategy which will include; 1. An overview of the size of the market internationally (in value terms), and the UK's contribution to these numbers. 2. A summary of the UK security sector's strengths arranged by capability/sub-sector, in particular identifying where these strengths differ from, or are in addition to, those identified in the 2014 strategy. 3. An analysis of current trends in the sector. 4. Highlights of the current high-value/high-volume exporting opportunities in the sector, organised by country. 5. Identification of the challenges that UK companies face in the market, particularly in the B2B space 6. An outline of approaches/methodologies that could be implemented to counter these challenges. 7. A summary of the support which is available to potential exporters, and the UK Government's offer to overseas customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8f22dd7-8357-410d-900b-f8cb82f290d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a11fae-7ef3-4d45-a6de-666ab650a027
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,780 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2018 - 17 Feb 2019 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

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