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Provision of on-line research tools to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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30 Jun 2023 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the provision of on-line research tools to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment to Financial Times Limited. The contract, awarded via a direct award, has a total value of £70,000. The contract period runs from 1st June 2023 to 1st December 2023, with the tender period ending on 31st May 2023.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for businesses providing database and operating software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for International Trade, based in London, is seeking services in the category of database and operating software packages. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be prepared to offer a data and research subscription service on FDI Markets and FDI Benchmarking.

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Notice Title

Provision of on-line research tools to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of a data and research subscription service on FDI Markets and FDI Benchmarking. Awarded via a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de71eb88-d97e-4ef1-b80a-04041e5a9f9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3789aa-1728-4edc-8022-43b5005ebb5c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 1 Dec 2023 6-12 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
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
commercialbpo@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED (THE

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