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title: "Research on Defence Exports"
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# Research on Defence Exports

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7c9f417-6b15-4f12-9694-71a01959fa11

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade conducted a public procurement process for a research contract titled "Research on Defence Exports." This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on research services. Located in London, the procurement was initiated through an open procedure, concluding on 13 December 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £38,482, commenced on 17 December 2018 and was completed by 11 March 2019. The procurement was formally announced on 20 September 2019, marking the final milestone of this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, particularly those specialising in econometrics or statistical analysis related to exports. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide innovative research methods or data analysis solutions could find this a fitting opportunity. The successful contractor, Cambridge Econometrics Limited, exemplifies the type of provider that could excel in future tenders of a similar nature, suggesting a market need for suppliers who can deliver robust analytical insights within the defence export sector.

## Notice

DIT is looking for a supplier to undertake research on UK defence-related export statistics. The successful supplier will undertake research on time-series estimates of defence exports, different methodologies available and will provide recommendations for improvements to current data sources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f63953-2c23-4af0-a13d-5f91343664ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 11 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,482 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,482 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2019 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f63953-2c23-4af0-a13d-5f91343664ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f63953-2c23-4af0-a13d-5f91343664ae
  20th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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