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Supply Chain Estimate research study

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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16 Oct 2025 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by UK Export Finance focused on a research study titled "Supply Chain Estimate research study." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically for research services. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, indicating a straightforward contracting process. The procurement location is the United Kingdom, with the active contract covering the period from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd December 2025. The award was given to Oxford Economics Ltd, and the contract was signed on 22nd September 2025 with a gross value of £72,000. This process is in the award and contract stage, with the contract details published on 16th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those involved in supply chain analysis. Companies like Oxford Economics Ltd, recognised as a large-scale organisation, are well-positioned to leverage their capabilities in delivering insights on the UK supply chain dynamics and the indirect benefits realised from UKEF's financial support. Other businesses in the consultancy or economic analysis sectors could similarly benefit from such engagements by showcasing their expertise in analysing large-scale financial impacts. The structured and direct procurement method in this case streamlines the selection process, making it ideal for established entities with proven experience in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Estimate research study

Notice Description

Estimating the number of businesses within the UK supply chain that indirectly benefit from UKEF's financial support (both domestic and overseas)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cde2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065878-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

OXFORD ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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