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title: "Market Distortions Research"
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# Market Distortions Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85906c74-2b9b-4ff1-80e1-f73e5d0fec69

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a research project titled "Market Distortions Research". The procurement process was completed, and the contract value is £120,000 GBP. The services category was selected for this open procedure tender, with a contract period running from October 12, 2022, to April 30, 2023. The project will focus on conducting research to analyse market distortions in various industries and markets, contributing to trade remedies investigations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector to engage with the Department for International Trade and contribute to vital analytical approaches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to participate, given the nature of the research services required. The project's location is London, England, with a deadline for tender submissions set for September 26, 2022. Interested parties should align their proposals with the project's objectives to enhance their chances of successful collaboration.

## Notice

Research to inform analytical approaches to assess the existence and scale of market distortions in industries and markets relevant to its investigations. We need this evidence when assessing a Particular Market Situation in trade remedies investigations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e6f049-7417-4485-8d8a-4831e53060da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 2BL |
| 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 | LSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e6f049-7417-4485-8d8a-4831e53060da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e6f049-7417-4485-8d8a-4831e53060da
  31st October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0282c277-8217-4b38-be9a-2c21c161d71d
  n/a

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