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title: "Contract for the delivery of Services Midland Engine - Third Party Expert to Produce 3 Year China Strategy"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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# Contract for the delivery of Services Midland Engine - Third Party Expert to Produce 3 Year China Strategy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbf04216-6b75-4167-8ee8-f6405083a922

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## Summary

The Department of International Trade is seeking to engage a third-party expert for the "Contract for the delivery of Services Midland Engine - Third Party Expert to Produce 3 Year China Strategy." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract, valued at £39,950, was awarded on 18th August 2017 and is set to run until 31st December 2017. This project is part of an open tendering process that concluded its submission period on 17th July 2017, with deliveries addressed in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in market research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in international trade strategies. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the China market and experience in developing trade strategies would be particularly advantageous in competing for future contracts in this space. Engaging in this process can enhance a business's reputation and help establish vital connections within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a contract for the delivery of Services Midland Engine - Third Party Expert to Produce 3 Year China Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82682230-c0a2-49a9-9a40-7a49b93f938e |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2017 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82682230-c0a2-49a9-9a40-7a49b93f938e
- 29 Jun 2017 at 10:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf6b7cb-2fbc-4837-bd44-b719e8a8d429
- 29 Jun 2017 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf6b7cb-2fbc-4837-bd44-b719e8a8d429

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82682230-c0a2-49a9-9a40-7a49b93f938e
  12th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf6b7cb-2fbc-4837-bd44-b719e8a8d429
  29th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Requirements

## Provenance

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