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title: "US Approach to Modalities"
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# US Approach to Modalities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df77093c-6a36-4803-931a-8bb13810db22

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade is conducting a selective tender titled "US Approach to Modalities" to procure research services, with a contract value of £47,773. This contract is aimed at providing strategic guidance on the US negotiation practices within Free Trade Agreements. The contract's execution period is from 14 January 2019 to 15 March 2019, and the tender was awarded on 7 January 2019. The primary location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage, marking its completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and strategic consultancy, especially those with expertise in international trade negotiations. Businesses with a strong background in analysing trade policies or those capable of producing detailed reports and strategic recommendations will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this tender can enhance one's business portfolio and foster partnerships with governmental organisations.

## Notice

The Department for International Trade is looking for a supplier to undertake research to acquire, draw together and set out guidance or strategic advice to: a. Identify the usual US approach to negotiation modalities and negotiation strategy, including at a chapter by chapter level in their typical Free Trade Agreements (FTAs);. b. Identify cases where third countries may have pushed back on the US approach and succeeded in shaping the negotiations (including to better achieve their own objectives); and, c. Where possible, make recommendations as to the most effective strategy for the UK to employ with the US.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8397b824-10df-47d4-9649-36e9fa7f3b59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,773 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,773 |
| 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 | LSE ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2019 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8397b824-10df-47d4-9649-36e9fa7f3b59
- 28 Jun 2019 at 09:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8397b824-10df-47d4-9649-36e9fa7f3b59
- 27 Jun 2019 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8397b824-10df-47d4-9649-36e9fa7f3b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8397b824-10df-47d4-9649-36e9fa7f3b59
  28th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9647279-6fd0-4c91-8ef5-8944ee69eeed
  Letter of Appointment

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