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title: "Qualitative Research to Monitor the Impact of UK Services Sanctions on Businesses and the Russian Economy"
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# Qualitative Research to Monitor the Impact of UK Services Sanctions on Businesses and the Russian Economy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3eff4cbf-e0be-4d29-8bfe-c0e204a6d654

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for a qualitative research project aimed at assessing the impact of UK professional and business services (PBS) sanctions on both UK businesses and the Russian economy. This tender, classified under research services and valued at £85,000 GBP, sought to explore sanctions compliance and the ways businesses might circumvent these sanctions. The research targeted a wide range of regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement process followed an open procedure and the contract was awarded to Themis International Services Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the delivery period set from 3rd January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The award was officially published on 31st January 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses possessing in-depth expertise in sanctions and qualitative research. Companies with established networks in the professional and business services sectors and substantial experience in conducting roundtable discussions and interviews with high-level stakeholders are well-suited for this project. The research aims to support the development and enforcement of sanctions policies, offering insights that can aid in preventing sanction circumventions and enhancing compliance. Such opportunities are ideal for consultancies and research firms looking to expand their portfolio in high-impact economic and policy research, particularly those actively engaged in international trade and services sectors.

## Notice

To explore and identify the impacts of UK professional and businesses services (PBS) sanctions against Russia on UK businesses and the Russian economy. In this second phase of a two-year project, this research will look at understanding continued business activity via a commercial presence in Russia, or in countries with no or limited sanctions regimes where circumvention to Russia may be occuring, and the ways in which businesses balance sanctions compliance with commercial interests, including by diverting trade abroad and circumventing UK measures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f56368-f0fd-4457-ade3-f80275368b50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL 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 | THEMIS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f56368-f0fd-4457-ade3-f80275368b50
- 19 Nov 2024 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5d321-5f8d-4368-afe9-9378b1c8a554

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f56368-f0fd-4457-ade3-f80275368b50
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5d321-5f8d-4368-afe9-9378b1c8a554
  19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba7c0401-c7f7-469d-b516-0b617c8b5649
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