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Invesment Advisory Services for British Embassy Tokyo Investment Section

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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09 Apr 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Investment Advisory Services for the British Embassy Tokyo Investment Section" has been completed by the Department for Business & Trade located in London, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated directly by the department without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Toshihiko Hiranuma, based in Tokyo, Japan, and covers miscellaneous business-related services. The contract period spans from 25 March 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a gross contract value of £61,308.79. The procurement was categorized under services in the central government industry sector, with all proceedings now in the contract stage as of 9 April 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in providing investment advisory services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business-related advisory services may benefit from similar future engagements. The successful direct procurement approach indicates potential for businesses capable of delivering specialised services efficiently without the need for competitive tendering, especially those with a presence or established connections within Japan. Moreover, businesses could explore potential collaborations with governmental bodies to leverage their expertise in foreign markets.

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Notice Title

Invesment Advisory Services for British Embassy Tokyo Investment Section

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have purchased Investment Advisory Services for the British Embassy Tokyo Investment Section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032591-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

TOSHIHIKO HIRANUMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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