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title: "Provision of Access to a Commercial Search Tool"
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# Provision of Access to a Commercial Search Tool

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcc62af9-fd56-41c1-8f3f-13cc083f3be9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Access to a Commercial Search Tool" was conducted by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London. This tender falls within the business analysis consultancy services sector, and the contract, awarded on 20 June 2022, has a value of £100,800. The tender period ended on 23 May 2022, and the contract is set to run until 19 February 2023. The procurement method used was a Request for Quotation (RFQ), indicating a streamlined selection process.

This recent tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business consultancy services. Businesses that can provide advanced commercial search tools or related analysis consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts within this procurement. Engaging with such processes can enhance market presence, foster cooperation with government entities, and stimulate business growth through successful bids in related sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Access to a Commercial Search Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effd4c79-1ce3-49c5-959f-dd525c1aecd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - RFQ |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2022 - 19 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,800 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUREAU VAN DIJK ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effd4c79-1ce3-49c5-959f-dd525c1aecd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effd4c79-1ce3-49c5-959f-dd525c1aecd0
  15th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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