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title: "Open Trade Pillar of the ASEAN-UK Economic Development and Trade"
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# Open Trade Pillar of the ASEAN-UK Economic Development and Trade

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dee8d6ef-5349-4c11-961f-295b23bcecde

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## Summary

The public procurement process under review involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the "Open Trade Pillar of the ASEAN-UK Economic Development and Trade." This contract is classified under the CPV code 75211200, which pertains to foreign economic-aid-related services and is located in East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage being completed on 23rd June 2025. The contract spans from 23rd June 2025 to 22nd March 2029, with an awarded value of £8,000,000. The procurement process has been deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in foreign economic-aid-related services. Given the contract's substantial value and four-year duration, it offers a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier, Cadmus International UK Limited, and potential involvement in future related contracts. The process favoured organisations that are SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a substantial opportunity for smaller entities with innovative solutions and capabilities to establish a foothold in international trade development projects. Companies with a focus on economic integration and trade services within the ASEAN region should consider positioning themselves for similar procurement opportunities in this space.

## Notice

Award of the Contract for the Open Trade Pillar of the ASEAN Economic Integration Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c08bc0-6b05-4daa-9977-375424b84ae2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 22 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CADMUS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c08bc0-6b05-4daa-9977-375424b84ae2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c08bc0-6b05-4daa-9977-375424b84ae2
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f003651-9f6f-4392-98d6-04b5cdad78bb
  Signed Contract - REDACTED versions for Contract Award

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