--- title: "EISS Phase III Market Engagement PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fe256da-0f51-49d2-96ee-7f46c2879699" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fe256da-0f51-49d2-96ee-7f46c2879699" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fe256da-0f51-49d2-96ee-7f46c2879699.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fe256da-0f51-49d2-96ee-7f46c2879699.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2020-11-05" --- # EISS Phase III Market Engagement PIN Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fe256da-0f51-49d2-96ee-7f46c2879699 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fe256da-0f51-49d2-96ee-7f46c2879699) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fe256da-0f51-49d2-96ee-7f46c2879699.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "EISS Phase III Market Engagement PIN", is initiated by the Department for International Trade (DIT) and falls under the business services category, specifically targeting law, marketing, consulting, and security services. Located in London, England, this tender is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 30 November 2020. The procurement aims to facilitate the Enhanced International Support Service across South Asia, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions, with significant contract values allocated for each area over a five-year period. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their export capabilities. Suitable firms may include those specialising in international business consulting, market research, and export support services that can provide tailored solutions for UK exporters. Additionally, companies with expertise in sector-specific advice and digital services for managing client relations may find competitive advantages in this procurement process, especially in the context of the upcoming market engagement webinar planned for 23 November 2020. ## Notice DIT provides an Overseas Business Network service to help UK companies navigate overseas market entry. The OBN Service is delivered by Overseas Delivery Partners for countries across 7 global regions. Following a review, DIT is proposing to procure a replacement service, with improvements that will: ensure easier access into overseas markets, increase export growth, service additionality, engage businesses with high potential export and improve both customer satisfaction and return on investment per business. We are consulting the market on the delivery model for EISS to ensure business continuity. This PIN is related to Phase III of EISS which comprises of the South Asia, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The contract values for each region are: South Asia: PS1,350,000-PS4,050,000 Europe: PS4,950,000-PS14,850,000 Asia Pacific: PS2,600,00-7,800,000. This is contract value is for a 5 year period which includes the 3 year period plus 2 additional 12 month optional extensions The aim of the Enhanced International Support Service is to simplify the UK exporter journey and as far as possible to deliver a consistent service offer across all regions with the aim being to substantially increase the contribution and value of exports from UK SME's internationally. The Enhanced International Support Service in a global region may include the provision of services to UK businesses seeking to export into the region, planning and market entry advice for exporters, regional market research and advisory. The Enhanced International Support Service in a global region may also include industry sector specific research and advice, developing and maintaining a catalogue of local related specialist service providers (e.g. lawyers, accountants, sector specialists), service catalogue maintenance, regional service coordination, contact hub with associated ICT and digital services (e.g. CRM and call handling systems), support to incoming missions. The EISS procurement is split into 3 phases. Phase 1 includes China and North America regions. Phase 2 includes EECAN, Africa, Middle East and LATAC regions. Phase 3 includes South Asia, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. This particular PIN is for the purposes of market engagement for Phase 3 Regions. The EISS Team will be hosting a market engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams on the 23rd November 2020. This webinar will provide an introduction to the EISS service and will provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the specific phase 3 regions. There will be further opportunity to engage with the EISS Team one on one in the 1-3 weeks following the webinar. Further details and invitation to attend the webinar will be send to parties who express an interest in this PIN by contacting eiss-marketengagement@trade.gov.uk. Market engagement will determine the lotting strategy. Additional information: The EISS Team will be hosting a market engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams on the 23rd November 2020. This webinar will provide an introduction to the EISS service and will provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the specific phase 3 regions. There will be further opportunity to engage with the EISS Team one on one in the 1-3 weeks following the webinar. Further details and invitation to attend the webinar will be send to parties who express an interest in this PIN by contacting eiss-marketengagement@trade.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ff21e9-8a72-480a-a875-2c410053390c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 | SW1A 2HP | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 5 Nov 2020 at 12:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ff21e9-8a72-480a-a875-2c410053390c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ff21e9-8a72-480a-a875-2c410053390c 5th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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