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title: "Discovery Tool for Investment Advisors"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2017-12-04"
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# Discovery Tool for Investment Advisors

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-197e140a-314f-47e8-ba21-84cab179f3ac

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Discovery Tool for Investment Advisors" was carried out by The Department For Culture Media & Sport, focusing on research and development services within the financial services sector. The contract, valued at £17,000, is based in London, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 7th July 2017, with the contract commencing on 18th July 2017 and concluding on 1st September 2017. The procurement method used was not specified, indicating it may have followed non-traditional procedures.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the development of financial advisory tools and impact investment solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, leveraging their agility and specialised expertise to cater to the needs of financial advisors seeking to integrate impact investing into their practices.

## Notice

To create a tool that helps financial advisors understand impact investment and integrate the approach into their day to day advisory practices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99d4651-68cc-40be-85eb-c85c08ef363c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2017 - 1 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 2BQ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | US-CREATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2017 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99d4651-68cc-40be-85eb-c85c08ef363c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99d4651-68cc-40be-85eb-c85c08ef363c
  4th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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