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Investment Advisory Services for the British Embassy Tokyo

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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30 Jan 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for Investment Advisory Services for the British Embassy Tokyo Trade and Investment Section. This procurement falls under the industry category of Office-support services (CPV 79500000) and spans multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was managed as a direct single tender action due to its below-threshold value. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 16 December 2024, the start of the contract on 20 January 2025, and the contract's completion on 19 January 2026. The total contract value is £54,572 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in investment advisory services, particularly SMEs, as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. Companies with a strong background in providing office-support services on an international scale are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their portfolio by working with a prestigious government department and expand their operations internationally through association with the British Embassy Tokyo.

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Notice Title

Investment Advisory Services for the British Embassy Tokyo

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade have purchased Investment Advisory Services for the British Embassy Tokyo Trade and Investment Section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5577c8f-54ef-43d4-85ad-afabca856691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98982d9a-7a3a-44dc-80f2-e7c2e9f4337b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,572 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,572 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.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

REDACTED TEXT UNDER FOIA SECTION 40, PERSONAL INFORMATION

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