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Trade Law Training 2

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Business & Trade focuses on providing "Trade Law Training 2", designed to equip DBT staff with expertise in International Trade Law. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting adult and other education services. The procurement was conducted through a direct, below threshold method without competition, and the training programme is situated in London, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Dr Federico Ortino, effective from 29th April 2025 to 30th March 2027, with a potential extension if unforeseen circumstances prevent the course delivery. The process is at the contract award stage, with the contract currently active and valued at £21,120 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on law and trade. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in developing and delivering professional training programmes may find this type of contract beneficial for growth and portfolio expansion, especially given the sector's demand for specialised knowledge transfer. Collaborations with government departments such as the DBT can enhance credentials and open doors to further public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Trade Law Training 2

Notice Description

Training on International Trade Law for DBT staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018831-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dbtctbmu@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

DR FEDERICO ORTINO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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