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title: "DIT - Equality Evidence Base"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-796f7982-3907-46f9-912f-f2d880ac0caa"
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# DIT - Equality Evidence Base

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-796f7982-3907-46f9-912f-f2d880ac0caa

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade is conducting a procurement for the project titled "DIT - Equality Evidence Base," aimed at researching evidence related to trade policy and its impact on protected groups. This tender falls within the research and development services category and is located in London, England. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 13 March 2020, while the contract, valued at £38,400, commenced on 16 April 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 July 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in equality and diversity assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for their capabilities, making this a chance for them to contribute to governmental research initiatives and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The requirement is for research to understand what evidence is available and where the gaps are in order to understand how trade policy, DIT's trade and investment services, including UK Export Finance; and DIT procurement impact on groups with protected characteristics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9b9a77-1bff-4adb-b6dd-7f7ce8102d6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2020 - 30 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,400 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2020 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9b9a77-1bff-4adb-b6dd-7f7ce8102d6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9b9a77-1bff-4adb-b6dd-7f7ce8102d6f
  23rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04bb83bc-28af-42b8-aa4a-07fb10e25db2
  n/a

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