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OPSS ASEAN Economic Integration Programme Consumer Agency Research

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract under the title "OPSS ASEAN Economic Integration Programme Consumer Agency Research" to deliver research focusing on pro-consumer institutional frameworks in the Philippines. This contract falls within the services industry category specifically under the design and execution of research and development, with work centred in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the award was active from 23rd July 2025 and runs until 31st October 2025. The procurement process is in the award stage, reflecting the completion and fulfilment of the tender requirements.

This tender presents strong opportunities for businesses focusing on research and development services, especially those with experience in economic integration and consumer framework establishment. It provides growth potential for SMEs and VCSEs due to its suitability requirements. Companies located in the West Midlands or with connections to the region may find logistical advantages, as well as those capable of engaging with the complexities of policy research in international markets. Collaborating with the Department for Business and Trade could further bring significant strategic benefits for business entities in the realm of trade and economic consultancy.

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Notice Title

OPSS ASEAN Economic Integration Programme Consumer Agency Research

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for the delivery of research relating to understanding the components, implementation and evaluation of best practice in establishing pro-consumer institutional frameworks in the Philippines. This contract was awarded via the Research Collaboration Network framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0b25af2-ee51-46fc-ae8d-9bbfb28633b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d55469c-d006-49ec-a86b-6b98920d9b0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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