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UK Trade Policy Observatory

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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14 Oct 2019 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UK Trade Policy Observatory was conducted by the Department for International Trade, with a total contract value of £30,000. The tender, initiated on 25th January 2019, has been marked as complete, with the contract period running from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2020. Classified under research services, this open procurement was managed through an open procedure below threshold, ensuring wider accessibility for potential bidders. The primary location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom, with the tender period having officially ended on 18th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research services and related fields. Businesses with expertise in international trade analysis, policy research, and advisory services would find this procurement relevant and may consider participating in future contracts of a similar nature. The collaboration with the University of Sussex indicates a partnership model that can benefit firms skilled in academic and practical trade assessments, enhancing their visibility and experience within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UK Trade Policy Observatory

Notice Description

UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO) is an interdisciplinary group of international trade specialists across economics, law, business and global studies at the University of Sussex. It is the largest academic group studying international trade in the UK and is a partnership between Sussex and Chatham House. They produce research and analysis focusing on world trading systems and international trade policy and publish an array of briefing notes and technical blogs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd15610b-c62a-47b4-b407-01a4ef39e51a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e2aac8-b978-47d5-a48b-6413bc9c3f39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 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 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

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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