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title: "Top 25 Insights: Market Access Barriers Affecting UK Business in North America"
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# Top 25 Insights: Market Access Barriers Affecting UK Business in North America

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5904683f-8414-4359-a0cd-2c73cc5029e4

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender titled "Top 25 Insights: Market Access Barriers Affecting UK Business in North America," issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, with an estimated value of £99,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 22nd November 2019. This opportunity is targeted at research firms and consultancy services located in the United Kingdom and other specified regions, who may conduct the study for the British High Commission in Ottawa and the British Embassy in Washington DC.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with experience in market analysis and supporting UK businesses in international markets. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement. Firms adept at navigating the complexities of market access barriers will find this tender particularly relevant, enhancing their ability to contribute valuable insights that can assist UK businesses in expanding into the North American market.

## Notice

Provision for a research on Top 25 Insights: Market Access Barriers Affecting UK Business in North America for the British High Commission in Ottawa and the British Embassy in Washington DC. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_3704/ itt_3432.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6c52e-5e1d-4e6c-95f1-4ddef74c4f56 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 14:57 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6c52e-5e1d-4e6c-95f1-4ddef74c4f56
- 25 Oct 2019 at 17:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a33502-5583-42a2-9cb9-f8506ee542df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6c52e-5e1d-4e6c-95f1-4ddef74c4f56
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a33502-5583-42a2-9cb9-f8506ee542df
  25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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