Award

Enhanced International Support Service - North America

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

18 Mar 2021 at 17:18

Award

07 Jul 2020 at 16:32

Tender

07 Feb 2020 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded the contract for the Enhanced International Support Service (EISS) in North America through a competitive procurement process. This contract, valued at £1,383,261.25 and for a duration of three years, includes an implementation period that precedes the commencement date of 1 October 2020. The EISS is designed to replace the Overseas Business Network, which provided services in 20 countries, by establishing Export Service Hubs to support UK businesses looking to internationalise. The procurement followed an open procedure, and key dates include the award decision on 16 June 2020, with the contract period running until 7 July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the services sector such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria highlighted by the DIT. By engaging in this contract, successful bidders will be able to enhance their service offerings in the North American market, thus expanding their clientele and catering to the growing demand for export support services.

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Notice Title

Enhanced International Support Service - North America

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded the contract for the Enhanced International Support Service (EISS) in North America. The contract has been awarded through a competitive procurement in accordance with the provisions set out in the ITT documentation. The requirement awarded contract shall be for a period of three years including an implementation period with the Authority having the option to extend by two periods of up to 12 months. The implementation period will begin prior to the start date of 1.10.2020. The EISS replaces the Overseas Business Network (OBN) on expiry of current arrangements. The OBN currently provides services in 20 countries via 19 delivery partners. The future EISS will have a similar coverage, based on the establishment and operation of Export Service Hubs in North America and other global regions. The North America Export Service Hub will deliver in-market export support services to UK based businesses seeking to internationalise. The EISS builds on the strong track record of the OBN and incorporates changes that address opportunities for improvement and to deliver better value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e79a1455-ca38-4bfb-afbd-1591a29c4eb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0c1280-d8ff-435a-bf64-bc9cd53364ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,383,261 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,383,261 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2020 - 7 Jul 2023 3-4 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
eiss-marketengagement@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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

OCO GLOBAL

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