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Streamlining Business Operating Licensing on Wholesale-Retail License in Laos

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has awarded a contract titled "Streamlining Business Operating Licensing on Wholesale-Retail License in Laos," focusing on business and management consultancy services. The procurement process, falling under the industry category of services, was completed using a direct procurement method without competition due to it being below threshold. The project involves regulatory reform activity in Laos, engaging with stakeholders through process analysis and redesign. The services will be conducted in Laos, with the contract being active from 20th July 2026 to 30th January 2027. The main contractor for this project is Gerald G. Divinagracia, based in the Philippines, and the contract was officially signed on 7th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in business process management and regulatory reform consultancy to extend their expertise into an international context, focusing on improving operational procedures in the retail and wholesale licensing space. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong understanding of business management consultancy and the ability to deliver BPM training and stakeholder engagement strategies are well-positioned to participate in similar tenders. For consultants interested in international projects and enhancing operational efficiencies in emerging markets, this tender represents a robust business growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Streamlining Business Operating Licensing on Wholesale-Retail License in Laos

Notice Description

Provision of specialist advisory services to support regulatory reform activity in Lao PDR, focusing on the streamlining of wholesale and retail business licensing processes. The services include process discovery, analysis and redesign using Business Process Management methodologies, stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation, development of AS-IS and TO-BE process models, delivery of BPM training, and production of analytical outputs and recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069714-2026
Current Stage
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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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 6-12 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

GERALD G. DIVINAGRACIA

Further Information

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