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Qualitative research on the role of services in sanctions circumvention

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Business & Trade, located in London, concerns a contract titled "Qualitative research on the role of services in sanctions circumvention." This falls under the services category within the research consultancy sector. The tender, initiated using a direct procurement method described as "below threshold - without competition," has gone through the Award and Contract stages, resulting in an active status with a contract signed on 2nd January 2026. Final completion is expected by 30th April 2026, following a rescheduling due to international travel considerations. The procurement addresses key gaps in understanding service-enabled circumvention, aiding the department in better enforcing trade sanctions.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, especially those adept at navigating global trade and sanction environments. With the direct procurement and no competition format, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Themis, can benefit from business growth by collaborating with central government bodies to impact policy enforcement and advisory services. Businesses with expertise in analysing and closing informational gaps regarding international service circumvention could leverage such contracts for strategic positioning and development in governmental consultancy avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative research on the role of services in sanctions circumvention

Notice Description

There are gaps in DBT's understanding of circumvention, which this project seeks to address. Closing these information gaps on services-enabled circumvention is necessary to help DBT better enforce breaches of trade sanctions, identify whether there are any policy gaps and any additional business engagement and / or guidance needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05febb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027897-2026
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THEMIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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