Planning

Gulf Technology Research Study

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Planning

08 Jan 2019 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is initiating a procurement process for a research study titled "Gulf Technology Research Study," aimed at understanding the technology solutions needed by governments and private sectors in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain. This study will inform the Department's exports strategy, focusing on industries such as Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, and Smart Cities. The project has a total budget of £50,000, with planned contract dates running from 25th February to 30th May 2019. Potential bidders, who must register on the DIT's e-tendering tool ProContract, include those based in the UK or overseas, as this tender is open to all qualified applicants. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 6th February 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy in the technology sector, particularly those with qualitative research experience in the Gulf region. Companies that offer innovative technology solutions or have a strong understanding of the economic diversification initiatives in the targeted countries will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to develop valuable relationships with key public and private sector stakeholders in the Middle East, fostering growth and collaboration in the technology domain.

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Notice Title

Gulf Technology Research Study

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade, based in the British Embassy Dubai, and covering the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan (MEAP Region), proposes to commission a research study to understand what technology solutions will be required by the governments and private sectors in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar & Bahrain to deliver their economic diversification plans. The focus is on technology requirements for Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education and Smart Cities. This study will be used to inform DIT's exports strategy for the region and highlight which specific technology solutions, products and services ti will need to offer and promote to key public and private stakeholders and buyers in the region. We anticipate the research to comprise of secondary desk research (to be completed by end March 2019) and primary qualitative research interviews with senior stakeholders in the four markets (to be completed by end April 2019), with a final research debrief report by mid May 2019. The project will require a research agency with qualitative research experience in the Gulf and an in-depth knowledge of the technology sector. The requirement is being finalised and has a maximum budget of PS50k total. Dates in this advert are indicative only and are subject to change. Potential bidders may be based in the UK or overseas. The requirement will be advertised on Contracts Finder and bidders will need to be registered on the DIT's e-tendering tool ProContract, in order to access the documentation and submit proposals. Please ensure you are registered on ProContract and that your contact details are up to date. In order to register on ProContract please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820c82a8-3127-47fa-911c-012b299c32c7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2019 - 30 May 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Simon Tapson
Contact Email
simon.tapson@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 215 8359

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
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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