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title: "DBT Research: Econometrics Call Off Contract"
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# DBT Research: Econometrics Call Off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cfc7a99-7760-4f94-81fe-e13d7b1893ee

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade in England has concluded the DBT Research: Econometrics Call Off Contract, valued at £4,500,000, with ICF Consulting Services Limited as the supplier. This contract, classified under research and development services and related consultancy, encompasses various international locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. It fully transitioned from award to ongoing service provision, starting on December 12, 2025, with completion set for March 31, 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focusing on comprehensive business and trade themes such as productivity and economic growth.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the research and consultancy sector, particularly suited for SMEs. It requires expertise in econometrics and economic modelling, with an option to include qualitative methods such as case studies, focus groups, and interviews. Companies skilled in economic research and statistical analysis, as well as those experienced in international trade consultancy, would benefit from participating in similar contracts. The scope of this project, focusing on enhancing productivity, export promotion, and foreign direct investment, offers a unique platform to leverage expertise and expand service offerings across multiple regions.

## Notice

The scope of this contract will encompass both business and trade themes, including but not limited to productivity and economic growth, exporting and export promotion, supply chains, foreign direct investment and digital trade. It will cover quantitative approaches, particularly econometrics and modelling with the option to include qualitative approaches to support, covering but not limited to case studies, focus groups and interviews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5201f856-83d2-4903-b1b8-adaf8de56fae |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 13:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5201f856-83d2-4903-b1b8-adaf8de56fae
- 23 Dec 2025 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5201f856-83d2-4903-b1b8-adaf8de56fae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5201f856-83d2-4903-b1b8-adaf8de56fae
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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