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Research Project on the Most Favoured Nation Principle

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has conducted a direct procurement process for a research project examining the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principle within the multilateral trading system, focusing on its potential future trajectories. The contract, with a gross value of £39,971.95, was signed on 13th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026. This process was carried out as a below threshold procurement without competition and falls under the services category, specifically research services. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, with the contracting authority based in London, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in international trade economics and policy analysis. As the project is related to the MFN principle, businesses with a background in global trading systems or academic institutions proficient in trade law might find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios. While the current award went to the University of Sussex, similar organisations could leverage their expertise for future opportunities in government-backed research projects, establishing new commercial relations with central government entities such as DBT.

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Notice Title

Research Project on the Most Favoured Nation Principle

Notice Description

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) requires an external research partner to deliver a comprehensive, expert led examination of the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principle and its potential future trajectories within the multilateral trading system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023207-2026
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
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
£33,309 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 May 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
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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

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

Further Information

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