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title: "Research on the Rotterdam Effect"
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# Research on the Rotterdam Effect

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47a51e5b-6c20-4052-a6e6-ce6e503e3b69

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade (DIT) as the buying organisation, seeking research services related to the "Research on the Rotterdam Effect." This contract falls under the services industry category and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 11 February 2019 and concluded on 30 September 2019. The total contract value is £57,200, and this award was published on 3 October 2019, closing the tender period on 28 January 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise in economic analysis and tariff rate quotas. Firms specialising in socio-economic research or those with capabilities in quantitative analysis are ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's profile and foster collaboration with government bodies, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

The research will help the DIT and the DEFRA to understand the evidence base on the Rotterdam effect and its impact on products and on tariff rate quotas (TRQs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef64521-e8d9-4085-8c88-79e85e7d336e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,200 |
| 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 | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef64521-e8d9-4085-8c88-79e85e7d336e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef64521-e8d9-4085-8c88-79e85e7d336e
  3rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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