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title: "OPSS ASEAN Economic Integration Programme Consumer Agency Research"
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# OPSS ASEAN Economic Integration Programme Consumer Agency Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0b25af2-ee51-46fc-ae8d-9bbfb28633b0

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract under the title "OPSS ASEAN Economic Integration Programme Consumer Agency Research" to deliver research focusing on pro-consumer institutional frameworks in the Philippines. This contract falls within the services industry category specifically under the design and execution of research and development, with work centred in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the award was active from 23rd July 2025 and runs until 31st October 2025. The procurement process is in the award stage, reflecting the completion and fulfilment of the tender requirements.

This tender presents strong opportunities for businesses focusing on research and development services, especially those with experience in economic integration and consumer framework establishment. It provides growth potential for SMEs and VCSEs due to its suitability requirements. Companies located in the West Midlands or with connections to the region may find logistical advantages, as well as those capable of engaging with the complexities of policy research in international markets. Collaborating with the Department for Business and Trade could further bring significant strategic benefits for business entities in the realm of trade and economic consultancy.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for the delivery of research relating to understanding the components, implementation and evaluation of best practice in establishing pro-consumer institutional frameworks in the Philippines. This contract was awarded via the Research Collaboration Network framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d55469c-d006-49ec-a86b-6b98920d9b0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,900 |
| 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 2EG |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d55469c-d006-49ec-a86b-6b98920d9b0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d55469c-d006-49ec-a86b-6b98920d9b0f
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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