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title: "UK Export Certification Partnership (UKECP) trade negotiation missions"
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# UK Export Certification Partnership (UKECP) trade negotiation missions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2ee5572-e90b-4037-a381-ede29fe15158

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking specialist trade negotiators for the UK Export Certification Partnership (UKECP) trade negotiation missions. This contract is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on certification services and veterinary services. The initiative is aimed at supporting trade missions to South America, with contract performance starting on 9th September 2015 and running until 24th September 2015. The tender is conducted using a limited procurement method, with a total value of £10,719. The deadline for tender submissions was 7th August 2015, in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in trade advisory and negotiation services, particularly those with a focus on international trade and export certification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can offer specialised skills and localized knowledge beneficial for trade missions. Given the nature of the work and the targeted market, firms with experience in trade negotiations and service delivery in the relevant geographical locations will be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of specialist trade negotiators for trade mission to South America in September 2015 Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3369161c-7bf1-472a-9b26-b9a7dddfe3a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2015 - 24 Sep 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,719 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,179 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | EXPORT CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3369161c-7bf1-472a-9b26-b9a7dddfe3a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3369161c-7bf1-472a-9b26-b9a7dddfe3a3
  14th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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