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title: "FTA Evaluation Tools, Methods and Evidence Review"
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# FTA Evaluation Tools, Methods and Evidence Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1d84bd8-a954-4802-9f57-7c50ac995583

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for research consultancy services titled "FTA Evaluation Tools, Methods and Evidence Review." This contract, valued at £85,000, aims to enhance the department's capabilities in evaluating Free Trade Agreements. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period closing on 20th October 2020. The contract commenced on 9th November 2020 and is set to run until 26th March 2021, with delivery addresses including areas across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant expertise in economic analysis and trade evaluations. Companies that can demonstrate innovative methodologies and a strong understanding of international trade agreements would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging in this sector could foster growth and establish valuable partnerships within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This notice is for the contract awarded by DIT for research services to develop the departments ability to evaluation FTAs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b81e295-9b82-406f-8a2d-4c81e9638940 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b81e295-9b82-406f-8a2d-4c81e9638940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b81e295-9b82-406f-8a2d-4c81e9638940
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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