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title: "Develop a Proposition to Support Trade Facilitation through a North East Free Port and Digitally Enabled Free Trade Zones"
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# Develop a Proposition to Support Trade Facilitation through a North East Free Port and Digitally Enabled Free Trade Zones

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a1e0a86-57d5-4fc8-aaa1-d3574526aa61

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the development of a proposition to support trade facilitation through a North East Free Port and digitally enabled Free Trade Zones, sponsored by Sunderland City Council. This project falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which has recently reached the award stage, was initiated using an open procurement method. The contract period began on 12th September 2019 and will conclude on 30th November 2019. The tender closed on 4th September 2019, with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in trade facilitation, economic development, or related research services, particularly those with experience in free port operations or digital trade solutions. Businesses capable of delivering innovative research and development consultancy services will be well-positioned to compete for such opportunities in the future, especially given the increasing focus on enhancing trade efficiency and boosting regional economies.

## Notice

Awarded Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001390bb-ed5b-416f-a6b3-0c6e44ea300a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVID ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2019 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001390bb-ed5b-416f-a6b3-0c6e44ea300a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001390bb-ed5b-416f-a6b3-0c6e44ea300a
  7th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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