---
title: "525000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ec08"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE"
published: "2023-08-01"
---

# 525000

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ec08

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade is planning a procurement process for the provision of a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Tool. The contracting authority is the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an estimated contract value of £525,000. The anticipated contract duration is 36 months, including any available contract options. The Department intends to publish the Contract Notice in September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and internet support services. The Department for Business and Trade aims to engage with relevant suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI) process, with a submission deadline of 15th August 2023. Businesses that can provide Cloud-based FDI tools and related services compatible with the Department's network are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could lead to significant growth opportunities for businesses offering software development, implementation, and support services in the UK.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade has a potential requirement for the provision of a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Tool. The tool(s) must be Cloud-based hosted by the supplier which provide a subscription service to access online for staff across the DBT network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DBT is looking to engage with relevant suppliers in the market. Suppliers that are interested in engaging are asked to complete the RFI at Annex A of the document which can be accessed on Contracts Finder at this link:www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a890e464-fbab-405f-887f-096c96d9335b Please submit your completed questionnaire to: commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk by the deadline which is no later than 15:00 GMT on 15/08/2023. Once the deadline has passed, DBT will review the submissions, and this will aid internal decision making ahead of the Contract Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022320-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72264000 - Software reproduction services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 12:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022320-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade

## Provenance

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