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title: "UK Trade Policy Observatory"
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# UK Trade Policy Observatory

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd15610b-c62a-47b4-b407-01a4ef39e51a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UK Trade Policy Observatory was conducted by the Department for International Trade, with a total contract value of £30,000. The tender, initiated on 25th January 2019, has been marked as complete, with the contract period running from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2020. Classified under research services, this open procurement was managed through an open procedure below threshold, ensuring wider accessibility for potential bidders. The primary location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom, with the tender period having officially ended on 18th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research services and related fields. Businesses with expertise in international trade analysis, policy research, and advisory services would find this procurement relevant and may consider participating in future contracts of a similar nature. The collaboration with the University of Sussex indicates a partnership model that can benefit firms skilled in academic and practical trade assessments, enhancing their visibility and experience within the public sector.

## Notice

UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO) is an interdisciplinary group of international trade specialists across economics, law, business and global studies at the University of Sussex. It is the largest academic group studying international trade in the UK and is a partnership between Sussex and Chatham House. They produce research and analysis focusing on world trading systems and international trade policy and publish an array of briefing notes and technical blogs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e2aac8-b978-47d5-a48b-6413bc9c3f39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e2aac8-b978-47d5-a48b-6413bc9c3f39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e2aac8-b978-47d5-a48b-6413bc9c3f39
  14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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