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Research on Defence Exports

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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20 Sep 2019 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade conducted a public procurement process for a research contract titled "Research on Defence Exports." This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on research services. Located in London, the procurement was initiated through an open procedure, concluding on 13 December 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £38,482, commenced on 17 December 2018 and was completed by 11 March 2019. The procurement was formally announced on 20 September 2019, marking the final milestone of this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, particularly those specialising in econometrics or statistical analysis related to exports. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide innovative research methods or data analysis solutions could find this a fitting opportunity. The successful contractor, Cambridge Econometrics Limited, exemplifies the type of provider that could excel in future tenders of a similar nature, suggesting a market need for suppliers who can deliver robust analytical insights within the defence export sector.

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Notice Title

Research on Defence Exports

Notice Description

DIT is looking for a supplier to undertake research on UK defence-related export statistics. The successful supplier will undertake research on time-series estimates of defence exports, different methodologies available and will provide recommendations for improvements to current data sources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7c9f417-6b15-4f12-9694-71a01959fa11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f63953-2c23-4af0-a13d-5f91343664ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,482 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,482 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2018 - 11 Mar 2019 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 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

CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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