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title: "OBN Contract Extension for Export Services to Japan"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-963321ec-f475-43d7-89d0-76bbd5b34a57"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2020-06-08"
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# OBN Contract Extension for Export Services to Japan

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-963321ec-f475-43d7-89d0-76bbd5b34a57

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade is leading a public procurement process titled "OBN Contract Extension for Export Services to Japan." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically within business services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The current stage of procurement is at the award stage, with the contract effective from April 1, 2020, and running until September 30, 2020. The total value of the contract is £46,000, and it is based on a contract extension method, originally initiated on March 31, 2020.

This contract extension provides a valuable opportunity for SMEs that specialise in export services and digital content. Businesses that can enhance support for UK SMEs looking to enter the Japanese market would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. The extension allows for continuity in service delivery, presenting a chance for businesses to further develop their relationships with the UK government and expand their reach into international markets.

## Notice

This notice signifies a 6 month extension to the existing export support services contract with Business Link Japan. This extension will allow BLJ to continue carrying out their work for DIT on their Export to Japan website, providing digital content and support for UK SMEs looking to export to Japan. The six month extension will provide a continuation of services and a transition period until the Enhanced International Support Service (EISS) programme launches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8063c9a-e1ab-4e27-9508-96e06bb8ad86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract Extension |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 2HP |
| 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 | BUSINESS LINK JAPAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8063c9a-e1ab-4e27-9508-96e06bb8ad86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8063c9a-e1ab-4e27-9508-96e06bb8ad86
  8th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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