--- title: "Gulf Technology Research Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d438289f-6f10-4652-bd13-e21d294c9f04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d438289f-6f10-4652-bd13-e21d294c9f04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d438289f-6f10-4652-bd13-e21d294c9f04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d438289f-6f10-4652-bd13-e21d294c9f04.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2019-01-08" --- # Gulf Technology Research Study Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d438289f-6f10-4652-bd13-e21d294c9f04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d438289f-6f10-4652-bd13-e21d294c9f04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d438289f-6f10-4652-bd13-e21d294c9f04.json) ## Summary The Department for International Trade is initiating a procurement process for a research study titled "Gulf Technology Research Study," aimed at understanding the technology solutions needed by governments and private sectors in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain. This study will inform the Department's exports strategy, focusing on industries such as Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, and Smart Cities. The project has a total budget of £50,000, with planned contract dates running from 25th February to 30th May 2019. Potential bidders, who must register on the DIT's e-tendering tool ProContract, include those based in the UK or overseas, as this tender is open to all qualified applicants. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 6th February 2019. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy in the technology sector, particularly those with qualitative research experience in the Gulf region. Companies that offer innovative technology solutions or have a strong understanding of the economic diversification initiatives in the targeted countries will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to develop valuable relationships with key public and private sector stakeholders in the Middle East, fostering growth and collaboration in the technology domain. ## Notice The Department for International Trade, based in the British Embassy Dubai, and covering the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan (MEAP Region), proposes to commission a research study to understand what technology solutions will be required by the governments and private sectors in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar & Bahrain to deliver their economic diversification plans. The focus is on technology requirements for Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education and Smart Cities. This study will be used to inform DIT's exports strategy for the region and highlight which specific technology solutions, products and services ti will need to offer and promote to key public and private stakeholders and buyers in the region. We anticipate the research to comprise of secondary desk research (to be completed by end March 2019) and primary qualitative research interviews with senior stakeholders in the four markets (to be completed by end April 2019), with a final research debrief report by mid May 2019. The project will require a research agency with qualitative research experience in the Gulf and an in-depth knowledge of the technology sector. The requirement is being finalised and has a maximum budget of PS50k total. Dates in this advert are indicative only and are subject to change. Potential bidders may be based in the UK or overseas. The requirement will be advertised on Contracts Finder and bidders will need to be registered on the DIT's e-tendering tool ProContract, in order to access the documentation and submit proposals. Please ensure you are registered on ProContract and that your contact details are up to date. In order to register on ProContract please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820c82a8-3127-47fa-911c-012b299c32c7 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Feb 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 30 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | SW1H 0TL | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2019 at 14:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820c82a8-3127-47fa-911c-012b299c32c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820c82a8-3127-47fa-911c-012b299c32c7 8th January 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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