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US Approach to Modalities

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is conducting a selective tender titled "US Approach to Modalities" to procure research services, with a contract value of £47,773. This contract is aimed at providing strategic guidance on the US negotiation practices within Free Trade Agreements. The contract's execution period is from 14 January 2019 to 15 March 2019, and the tender was awarded on 7 January 2019. The primary location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage, marking its completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and strategic consultancy, especially those with expertise in international trade negotiations. Businesses with a strong background in analysing trade policies or those capable of producing detailed reports and strategic recommendations will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this tender can enhance one's business portfolio and foster partnerships with governmental organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

US Approach to Modalities

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade is looking for a supplier to undertake research to acquire, draw together and set out guidance or strategic advice to: a. Identify the usual US approach to negotiation modalities and negotiation strategy, including at a chapter by chapter level in their typical Free Trade Agreements (FTAs);. b. Identify cases where third countries may have pushed back on the US approach and succeeded in shaping the negotiations (including to better achieve their own objectives); and, c. Where possible, make recommendations as to the most effective strategy for the UK to employ with the US.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df77093c-6a36-4803-931a-8bb13810db22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8397b824-10df-47d4-9649-36e9fa7f3b59
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£47,773 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,773 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2019 - 15 Mar 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

LSE ENTERPRISE

Further Information

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