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title: "Academic research technical support service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2024-01-05"
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# Academic research technical support service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f79bf44-278d-46af-995d-802b5d23199a

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract to the University of Sussex for the provision of an academic research technical support service. The contract falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a value of £40,000 in GBP. The tender was completed through a direct procurement method, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold) process. The contract period spans from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on March 31, 2023. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity for business growth in the field of research and development services is suitable for organisations with expertise in trade economics, econometrics, and trade modelling. Businesses offering academic research support services could benefit from participating in similar tenders. The Department for International Trade has demonstrated a preference for direct procurement methods for this particular contract, highlighting potential future opportunities for businesses with niche expertise in similar fields.

## Notice

Provision of an academic paper on a title selected by the department and research technical support services over 12 months to support capability gaps in trade economics, understanding of econometrics and trade modelling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa07660-62d4-408f-bc48-6255400d3804 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX |

## 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 Jan 2024 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa07660-62d4-408f-bc48-6255400d3804

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa07660-62d4-408f-bc48-6255400d3804
  5th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3777626-e6ac-43c9-a3e8-1f481a8cc4c6
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