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title: "Market Guides"
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# Market Guides

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f34cbfe6-cb6f-4620-be0f-de76c7048f74

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract to LSE Enterprise Ltd for the creation of "Market Guides" aimed at assisting UK businesses in exporting to international markets. Classified under "Research and experimental development services" (CPV: 73100000), this procurement process is categorized within the "services" industry. The contract encompasses the development of off-the-shelf guides covering various market sectors and thematic topics relevant to exports. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, is now at the award stage. Key dates include the award date of 3rd February 2025, with the contract active from 3rd February 2025 to 31st March 2026. The value of the contract is GBP 250,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, that specialize in research, consultancy, and development services. Companies in these fields can leverage this contract to gain visibility and credibility by contributing to high-impact, export-related content that will assist UK businesses in achieving growth in international markets. The guides intend to offer actionable insights, making it an ideal project for firms capable of delivering practical and detailed market analysis and consultancy services. This initiative could significantly bolster business growth for those with expertise in navigating and strategizing for global trade.

## Notice

To produce detailed off-the-shelf Market Guides for UK businesses when exporting to overseas markets. To market guides will be tailored for business users focusing on a range of export-related topics, for example market sector guides such as food & drink, consumer & retail or thematic guides such as establishing a presence or regulation and standards. The guides aim to equip businesses with actionable insights and practical information to navigate international markets and optimise export strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de78623-a8a0-4167-976a-7945714617c3 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | LSE ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de78623-a8a0-4167-976a-7945714617c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de78623-a8a0-4167-976a-7945714617c3
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/524c9895-f07a-4b7e-b0b0-b49058ffe8dc
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