Award

IM North America 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2025 at 14:37

Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 14:45

TenderUpdate

02 Aug 2024 at 11:37

Planning

02 Aug 2024 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "IM North America 2025" project. This project aims to provide International Markets (IM) services in North America, specifically targeting the USA and Canada regions. The procurement falls under the industry category "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" and involves a contract valued at approximately £2.34 million. The procurement stage is active, moving towards the award phase, with the contract expected to be signed on 2nd January 2025 and services commencing on 1st April 2025. The contract will last for 63 months, which includes an implementation period of 3 months and two possible 12-month extensions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the submission deadline was 11th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market advisory services, business-to-business introductions, and market intelligence. With the requirement for a single supplier to manage various components such as enquiries, referrals, and market advice, it is particularly suited for SMEs with expertise in in-market export support and digital services. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence in North America, benefitting from collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade, and potentially gaining from additional service requests. Business growth can be accelerated by aligning with the UK government’s efforts to support businesses on their export journey, making it an excellent opportunity for companies looking to expand their international service offerings.

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Notice Title

IM North America 2025

Notice Description

This Contract was awarded by an open procurement . The contract is for the provision of the International Markets (IM) service in the North America (USA & Canada) region. A Contract for a period of 63 months will be put in place, which includes an implementation period of 3 months and two possible extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract was awarded by an open procurement . The contract is for the provision of the International Markets (IM) service in the North America (USA & Canada) region. A Contract for a period of 63 months will be put in place, which includes an implementation period of 3 months and two possible extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005618-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,219,150 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCO GLOBAL

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