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Market Guides

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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18 Feb 2025 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract to LSE Enterprise Ltd for the creation of "Market Guides" aimed at assisting UK businesses in exporting to international markets. Classified under "Research and experimental development services" (CPV: 73100000), this procurement process is categorized within the "services" industry. The contract encompasses the development of off-the-shelf guides covering various market sectors and thematic topics relevant to exports. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, is now at the award stage. Key dates include the award date of 3rd February 2025, with the contract active from 3rd February 2025 to 31st March 2026. The value of the contract is GBP 250,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, that specialize in research, consultancy, and development services. Companies in these fields can leverage this contract to gain visibility and credibility by contributing to high-impact, export-related content that will assist UK businesses in achieving growth in international markets. The guides intend to offer actionable insights, making it an ideal project for firms capable of delivering practical and detailed market analysis and consultancy services. This initiative could significantly bolster business growth for those with expertise in navigating and strategizing for global trade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Guides

Notice Description

To produce detailed off-the-shelf Market Guides for UK businesses when exporting to overseas markets. To market guides will be tailored for business users focusing on a range of export-related topics, for example market sector guides such as food & drink, consumer & retail or thematic guides such as establishing a presence or regulation and standards. The guides aim to equip businesses with actionable insights and practical information to navigate international markets and optimise export strategies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de78623-a8a0-4167-976a-7945714617c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LSE ENTERPRISE

Further Information

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