Award

Ahrefs

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

26 Apr 2023 at 15:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract to Ahrefs for IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract has a value of £15,990 and is a single tender action. The procurement process started on April 18, 2023, and the contract period is from April 25, 2023, to April 25, 2024. The Department for International Trade is the buying organisation located in London, United Kingdom, under the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services to engage with the Department for International Trade. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses capable of providing digital diagnostic tools and strategic advice for improving websites and digital strategies are well-suited to compete. The tender process has already concluded, leading to new business partnerships and growth opportunities within the IT services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ahrefs

Notice Description

DIT regions employ five Digital Trade Advisers and one ITA across two regions - South West and East of England as well as three other digitally-focused ITAs in the NW, NE and SE. These advisers offer a consulting service for companies who rely on a digital presence to export. This service requires 'digital diagnostic tools' (hereafter 'tools') to: - provide a technical assessment of a client companies' website; and - determine how competitors' online profiles stack up internationally. Through the use of quality diagnostics and deep insight into strategic and technical issues, these teams provide advice on; - how to improve a client's website; - how to improve their digital strategies; and - positioning their website to reach an international audience across all sectors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e51fe08d-5a46-4cbe-9139-eda879ac1915
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3257d97f-328d-4154-958f-b89c851b6f95
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,990 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2023 - 25 Apr 2024 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddat@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AY
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

AHREFS

Further Information

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