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title: "Trade Disputes Discovery"
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# Trade Disputes Discovery

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e53820cb-a52f-415f-847d-193170ffe004

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) recently awarded a contract titled "Trade Disputes Discovery" in the services sector, specifically focusing on research consultancy services. This procurement process is classified as a selective method and is part of a call-off from the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework. The contract was awarded on 16th February 2018, with a total value of £66,500. The contracted services will be delivered in London, and the contract period spans from 19th February 2018 to 29th March 2018.

This opportunity could prove advantageous for businesses engaged in research consultancy, especially smaller enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in managing trade disputes and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders, including government departments and external parties. Firms with a background in legal consultancy or advisory services may also find this tender particularly relevant, as it aims to develop strategies for DIT to manage trade disputes efficiently and securely.

## Notice

Department for International Trade (DIT) has contracted a Supplier through the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework to provide a Discovery into Trade Disputes. DIT requires the Supplier to establish what the needs are for DIT to manage trade disputes effectively and securely, enabling collaboration with other Government Departments and with external parties, including industry, lawyers and advisors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7631fab0-fe35-4f16-83fa-3b5fa72fc146 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,500 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7631fab0-fe35-4f16-83fa-3b5fa72fc146

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7631fab0-fe35-4f16-83fa-3b5fa72fc146
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=1b419d3e-00eb-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  ProContract Contracts Notice

## Provenance

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