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title: "Foreign Direct Investment Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c35e07f1-46b8-4e42-be05-0b55d6f2e64b"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2024-08-08"
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# Foreign Direct Investment Tool

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c35e07f1-46b8-4e42-be05-0b55d6f2e64b

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed the procurement process for a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) benchmarking tool, awarded on 22nd July 2024 to The Financial Times Limited. The tool is designed to analyse the UK's FDI performance, offering data segmentation, real-time access, and robust security among its features. This contract falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems with additional IT services, covering locations from the United Kingdom to the Rest of the World. The contract period begins on 23rd July 2024 and ends on 22nd July 2026, with the platform ready for deployment by 1st June 2024. The value of the contract is GBP 550,000 and was procured through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and consultancy to contribute to an internationally significant project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, leveraging their agility and innovative capabilities in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Collaboration with the DBT on this project could enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation, creating pathways for further engagements and growth in the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has procured a comprehensive tool for benchmarking the UK against international competitors in terms of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) performance and investment environment. The tool will offer detailed data segmentation, customisable analysis and reporting, early warning systems for investment opportunities, and market intelligence analysis. Additionally, the tool will provide real-time access, robust security, unlimited downloads, usage reports, and 24/7 customer support. The platform is GDPR compliant, scalable for at least 150 users, and ready for deployment by June 1, 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8d33d3-2054-4c16-9100-94c1b4e830db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 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 | THE FINANCIAL TIMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8d33d3-2054-4c16-9100-94c1b4e830db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8d33d3-2054-4c16-9100-94c1b4e830db
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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