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title: "Research Project on the Most Favoured Nation Principle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a5a"
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published: "2026-03-13"
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# Research Project on the Most Favoured Nation Principle

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a5a

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has conducted a direct procurement process for a research project examining the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principle within the multilateral trading system, focusing on its potential future trajectories. The contract, with a gross value of £39,971.95, was signed on 13th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026. This process was carried out as a below threshold procurement without competition and falls under the services category, specifically research services. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, with the contracting authority based in London, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in international trade economics and policy analysis. As the project is related to the MFN principle, businesses with a background in global trading systems or academic institutions proficient in trade law might find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios. While the current award went to the University of Sussex, similar organisations could leverage their expertise for future opportunities in government-backed research projects, establishing new commercial relations with central government entities such as DBT.

## Notice

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) requires an external research partner to deliver a comprehensive, expert led examination of the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principle and its potential future trajectories within the multilateral trading system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023207-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,309 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023207-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023207-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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