--- title: "Trade Remedies Authority - Future Data Commercial Strategy - Early Engagement Questionnaire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9ff4453-46b0-4325-ba2b-18fb77f3bbc0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9ff4453-46b0-4325-ba2b-18fb77f3bbc0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ff4453-46b0-4325-ba2b-18fb77f3bbc0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ff4453-46b0-4325-ba2b-18fb77f3bbc0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2024-08-01" --- # Trade Remedies Authority - Future Data Commercial Strategy - Early Engagement Questionnaire Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9ff4453-46b0-4325-ba2b-18fb77f3bbc0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9ff4453-46b0-4325-ba2b-18fb77f3bbc0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ff4453-46b0-4325-ba2b-18fb77f3bbc0.json) ## Summary The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), is currently in the planning stage for the "Future Data Commercial Strategy - Early Engagement Questionnaire" procurement process. The procurement focuses on Market and Product Data for Metal and Alloy Commodities within the Data Supply Services industry category (CPV Code 72319000). It is intended for locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date on 16th August 2024, by which interested suppliers must submit a completed questionnaire to DBT. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market data provision, particularly those with expertise in metals and alloys. It is ideally suited for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering high-quality data to support the TRA's investigative functions. By participating in this early engagement, businesses can influence the final procurement requirements, enhancing their chances for future contract awards. This engagement allows companies to showcase their capabilities, potentially leading to long-term growth and strengthened relationships with a key governmental department. ## Notice The Trade Remedies Authority ("TRA") exists to defend the UK against unfair international trade practices. We investigate whether trade remedies are needed to prevent injury to UK industries caused by unfair trading practices or unforeseen import surges, and we make recommendations on appropriate measures to defend UK economic interests. The Trade Remedies Authority is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade. The Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") has a potential requirement for the provision of Market and Product Data for Metal and Alloy Commodities (CPV Code 72319000 - Data Supply Services). The Secretary of State for DBT is the contracting authority responsible for meeting this potential requirement. At this stage, DBT wants to understand the view of the market in terms of its approach to this requirement, key considerations, and costings. Information that it gathers will be used to refine requirements to ensure they are fit for suppliers to deliver against. The full specification shall be provided with the contract documents and is expected to incorporate procuring market data and production data on specific metals to assist with TRA's investigations. The questionnaire at Annex A of this document will help TRA to refine its requirements. Interested suppliers are required to populate the questionnaire and email to commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk by 16th August 2024. Once the deadline has passed, DBT will review the submissions to assist with internal decision making. Additional supplier interaction may be necessary. It should be noted that this is not a formal invitation to tender. DBT makes no commitment to procure these services and may decide to not progress this any further following engagement with the market. DBT reserves the right to change any information contained within the Request for Information documentation at any time, and potential Suppliers rely upon any information provided entirely at their own risk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77166f79-7050-4586-ba40-323c8f4af1d1 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72319000 - Data supply services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 14:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77166f79-7050-4586-ba40-323c8f4af1d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77166f79-7050-4586-ba40-323c8f4af1d1 1st August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31ecd84c-dae8-488a-beb0-1ef42c77a73c n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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