---
title: "Rainmaker 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0704ed36-e8c4-41d0-b052-c80e97a351e5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2018-06-20"
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# Rainmaker 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0704ed36-e8c4-41d0-b052-c80e97a351e5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender conducted by the Department for International Trade (DIT) for the project titled "Rainmaker", classified under IT services including consulting and software development. The procurement is currently active and was published on 20th June 2018, with a financial value of £9,432. This contract falls under the G-Cloud 9 Framework Agreement and the delivery addresses encompass several regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The contract period is set to run from 15th August 2017 to 14th August 2018, although the tender period officially ended on 16th June 2017.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consultancy and software solutions. Companies capable of delivering effective technology functions are particularly encouraged to compete, as this contract aims to enhance the technical operations of the DIT. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this less accessible due to the direct award structure, but the existing framework could allow larger firms to leverage their resources to successfully fulfil the requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

G-Cloud 9 Contract Service ID: 2440 4488 0696 476 Produce a detailed model for a small and effective technology function for the Department for International Trade (DIT). 'This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc11bc08-def4-4cdf-8b43-6a87be0f6d50 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other (Direct Award under the G-Cloud 9 Framework Agreement) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2017 - 14 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc11bc08-def4-4cdf-8b43-6a87be0f6d50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc11bc08-def4-4cdf-8b43-6a87be0f6d50
  20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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