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Unlocking Digital Trade

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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04 Dec 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the research project titled "Unlocking Digital Trade," which focuses on services in the research industry. The process was conducted below threshold, without competition, awarding the contract to Blue Marble Research Ltd., an SME based in Leicester, UK. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2026, valued at £82,700. The project aims to explore opportunities within the digital trade sector, with services to be delivered across the UK.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and digital trade analysis. As it was awarded without competition, it highlights niche market opportunities for firms capable of delivering specialised research outcomes efficiently. Businesses with expertise in digital trade mechanisms would find themselves well-positioned to seek similar offerings in the future. SMEs, particularly those adept in innovative research and analysis, stand to benefit from establishing key partnerships and demonstrating their potential to secure government contracts.

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Notice Title

Unlocking Digital Trade

Notice Description

Unlocking Digital Trade - research project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eeec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079828-2025
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

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
£82,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
dataandsystems@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

BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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