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title: "Trade and Investment Measurement Research Contract"
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# Trade and Investment Measurement Research Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-295a9603-251a-41f1-9594-ee42ce022cce

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade is conducting a procurement process through a tender titled "Trade and Investment Measurement Research Contract." This project falls under the design and execution of research and development category and seeks to fulfil the department's business objectives related to trade and investment measurement. The contract has a minimum value of £500,000 and a total value of £1,500,000, with contract delivery commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 1st October 2022. The procurement method is selective, executed via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was awarded to LSE Enterprise Ltd on 1st October 2021, reflecting the authority's commitment to strategic economic research.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research and development services, particularly those with experience in trade and investment metrics. SMEs and VCSEs are well-positioned to compete, given the focus on small and medium-sized enterprises in this procurement process. Engaging in this contract could foster growth for organisations capable of delivering robust research projects that align with the Department for International Trade's objectives, ultimately supporting wider economic strategies.

## Notice

The requirement is to deliver a series of research projects in the thematic area of Trade and Investment Measurement, to help the Department for International Trade (DIT) to meet it's business objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5516464d-540e-42e9-99c5-fdc400361ed6 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BL |
| 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 | LSE ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5516464d-540e-42e9-99c5-fdc400361ed6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5516464d-540e-42e9-99c5-fdc400361ed6
  29th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13da2495-21aa-4428-8571-31565b742939
  Letter of Appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5583c3ff-a975-48bf-b539-6e292bedd19a
  Contract Terms

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