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title: "project_3243 - Research into The Changing Value and Structure of the UK Manufacturing Sector"
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# project_3243 - Research into The Changing Value and Structure of the UK Manufacturing Sector

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e76b737-6e79-41c9-8f29-9648606768e5

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded a contract titled "Research into The Changing Value and Structure of the UK Manufacturing Sector" under the classification of "Economic impact assessment" (CPV: 79311410). The procurement process, now at the 'Award' stage, involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £84,300, spans globally with delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period commences on 23rd August 2024 and concludes on 31st March 2025, following the tender period which ended on 23rd July 2024. The awarded supplier is IfM Engage, an SME based in Cambridge, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in economic assessments and research in the manufacturing sector. Businesses capable of providing detailed insights into industry trends, and those with a strategic focus on the UK's manufacturing future, would find this contract highly relevant. Organisations that can deliver comprehensive analyses and have prior experience working on government research projects are particularly well-suited to leverage this tender for business growth and development.

## Notice

Contract into the 'Changing Value and Structure of the UK Manufacturing Sector' requirement. The requirement is to provide vital context, background and framing for any future Manufacturing Observatory, and shall feed directly into work to develop its strategic business case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcde0067-8acb-4ecb-ab6a-1825740ab187 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFM ENGAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcde0067-8acb-4ecb-ab6a-1825740ab187

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcde0067-8acb-4ecb-ab6a-1825740ab187
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c184f366-bda1-4c1e-a0c3-0911c3f624f8
  n/a
- https://dbis.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dit128/SharedDocuments/ProfessionalServices/ConSearch/Research/FY24-25/Project_3243ResearchintothechangingvalueandstructureoftheUKmanufacturingsector/Procurement/9.Tran
  Redacted Letter of Appointment

## Notice URLs

- https://dbis.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dit128/Shared

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