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PR_5119 Quantitative Trade Policy Modelling Training

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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03 Feb 2026 at 12:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "PR_5119 Quantitative Trade Policy Modelling Training" was awarded by the Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the services category, involved the direct procurement method for e-learning services, specifically tailored training on advanced gravity modelling and NQTMs. The process is complete, with Developing Trade Consultants selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 19 January 2026, and the service delivery period spanned from 21 January to 18 February 2026, with a gross contract value of GBP 14,400.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning services, particularly those capable of delivering niche training in trade policy modelling. SMEs, like Developing Trade Consultants, demonstrated their agility and expertise in meeting precise governmental training requirements, hence firms with a strong focus on customised training solutions for government bodies are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The nature of direct, below-threshold procurement without competition highlights the importance of establishing direct relationships with contracting authorities like the Department for Business & Trade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR_5119 Quantitative Trade Policy Modelling Training

Notice Description

This requirement is for a tailored course on advanced gravity modelling and NQTMs by the Supplier. This has been curated to reflect the needs of UK and Scottish Civil Servants. Attendees will receive a comprehensive training of the theory and mathematical foundations of gravity modelling and the NQTM Caliendo & Parro (2015).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06154b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009422-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 30 days
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

DEVELOPING TRADE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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