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title: "Evaluating the impact of imports on the UK Economy"
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# Evaluating the impact of imports on the UK Economy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-284ba1e2-b8a1-4cd2-b18a-f0daed3d43cf

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has commissioned a contract titled "Evaluating the impact of imports on the UK Economy" under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code: 73110000). The contract was awarded to the University of Strathclyde. This procurement process, which is now at the Award stage, involves research into how imports support UK economic activity, including jobs and incomes. The value of the contract is GBP 119,878.5, and the research will be delivered across a range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2027. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 9th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those with capabilities in economic research and analytics. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the inclusivity criteria outlined in the tender. Businesses with a strong background in economic studies and those that can demonstrate the ability to analyse data related to imports and their impacts on the economy may find this contract particularly advantageous. The dynamic purchasing system approach suggests opportunities for businesses to be involved as suppliers in ongoing or future related projects, contributing to their growth and market presence.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade commissioned a research project to Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde which aims to fill this gap in statistics by funding research into how imports support UK economic activity and therefore jobs and incomes in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2062347b-a3a4-403e-827b-64ddae248fb7 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,878 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2062347b-a3a4-403e-827b-64ddae248fb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2062347b-a3a4-403e-827b-64ddae248fb7
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed3c5a72-52d9-41e2-be33-1466069bda7c
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