--- title: "Understanding the Commercial Opportunities in Technology in the Gulf ProContract Reference No 388658" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dca226a6-d309-4793-88db-af8dce8e0886" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dca226a6-d309-4793-88db-af8dce8e0886" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dca226a6-d309-4793-88db-af8dce8e0886.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dca226a6-d309-4793-88db-af8dce8e0886.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2019-01-22" --- # Understanding the Commercial Opportunities in Technology in the Gulf ProContract Reference No 388658 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dca226a6-d309-4793-88db-af8dce8e0886 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dca226a6-d309-4793-88db-af8dce8e0886) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dca226a6-d309-4793-88db-af8dce8e0886.json) ## Summary The Department for International Trade is seeking to commission a research study titled "Understanding the Commercial Opportunities in Technology in the Gulf" to explore technology requirements for sectors such as Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, and Smart Cities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain. This tender is currently in the Planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 12 February 2019. The contract period is anticipated to run from 28 February 2019 to 15 May 2019, following an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in qualitative research and the technology sector, particularly those familiar with the Gulf region. Companies capable of providing in-depth insights and strategic recommendations aligned with the needs of government and private sector stakeholders are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this opportunity, as their expertise and innovation could play a vital role in delivering this research study. ## Notice The Department for International Trade in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan (MEAP region) wishes 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, and 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 it will need to offer and promote to key public and private stakeholders and buyers in the region. We anticipate the research to be comprised 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. In order to access this requirement you will need to be registered on the e-tendering tool Pro Contract. To register please access the site: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register The reference number for this requirement is DN388658 Additional information: To register on Pro Contract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register The reference number for this requirement is DN388658 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a887360-0d43-4410-93d1-07ba8d0b486f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2019 - 15 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials ## Release History - 22 Jan 2019 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a887360-0d43-4410-93d1-07ba8d0b486f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a887360-0d43-4410-93d1-07ba8d0b486f 22nd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-trade-investment ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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