Department for International Trade · Awarded contract
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Procurement of Foreign Direct Investment Benchmarking Tool by Department for International Trade

Awarded 22 Jul 2024

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Awarded22 Jul 2024
Value£550,000.00
SupplierThe Financial Times Limited
AgencyDepartment for International Trade
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 4mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 22 July 2024Expired 21 July 2026

About

The Department for International Trade awarded a contract to The Financial Times Limited for a comprehensive tool to benchmark the UK against international competitors in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) performance and investment environment.

The tool provides detailed data segmentation, customisable analysis and reporting, early warning systems for investment opportunities, and market intelligence analysis.

It includes real-time access, robust security, unlimited downloads, usage reports, and 24/7 customer support.

The platform is GDPR compliant, scalable for at least 150 users, and ready for deployment by June 1, 2024.

The contract value is £550,000.

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