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title: "Trade Communications and Stakeholder Engagement"
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# Trade Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Buyer: M&C SAATCHI (UK) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c02e64b-236d-40f1-96f6-b4c24c72124b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited involves a tender titled "Trade Communications and Stakeholder Engagement," aimed at providing communications support for the Department for International Trade (DIT). This project is classified under research and development services, specifically focusing on stakeholder engagement and strategy. The tender period concluded on 23 June 2020, while the contract period spans from 29 June 2020 to 30 September 2020. The total value of the contract awarded is £80,000, with DIT seeking to address trade and investment opportunities in light of the UK's new trade policy and the economic impacts of COVID-19. The procurement method used for this tender was a competitive quotation process, which is capped below the threshold for full public tendering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in communications and stakeholder engagement, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage their expertise to navigate trade-related challenges. Companies specialising in strategic communications, public relations, and stakeholder management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this type of work not only reflects a commitment to enhancing the UK's positioning in global markets but also allows firms to expand their network and influence within key economic sectors affected by trade issues.

## Notice

The Department for International Trade (DIT) secures UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. DIT is an international economic department, responsible for: * bringing together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment, and help businesses succeed; * delivering a new trade policy framework for the UK as we leave the EU; * promoting British trade and investment across the world; * building the global appetite for British goods and services. DIT is seeking support, during an initial period of three months, for its communications and engagement to businesses and wider stakeholder audiences, with a specific focus on the changes and opportunities brought about by UK's independent trade policy, the new trading environment at the end of the Transition Period, and the global economic response to COVID-19. The scope of activities include to: A. Strategy * examine DIT-commissioned and publicly available polling and insights on public and business attitudes to trade, exports and investment; * undertake comprehensive review of DIT's communications and engagement plans; * provide detailed recommendations on strategy, messaging and tactics to optimise existing communications and engagement plans. B. Stakeholder engagement * identify full range of stakeholders in key economic sectors affected by trade issues (described above); * review DIT stakeholder engagement to date; * prioritise stakeholder engagement activity; * provide detailed operational plans for engaging target stakeholders and co-ordinating engagement activity; * To apply please provide a written summary of: * your expertise in this field (word count 1000) * your approach to this task (word count 1000) * rate card of key personnel and services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ebd08f-9dad-478d-89dd-44296b493abf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | M&C SAATCHI (UK) LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1F 9EE |
| 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 | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FINSBURY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2020 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ebd08f-9dad-478d-89dd-44296b493abf
- 19 Jun 2020 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c11d8f-268f-44d2-bfb7-7e6e47c2bfe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ebd08f-9dad-478d-89dd-44296b493abf
  5th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c11d8f-268f-44d2-bfb7-7e6e47c2bfe0
  19th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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