International Trade: Trade Promotion
(asked on 8th February 2021) - View Source
Question to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 1 February 2021 to Question 142762 on Department for International Trade: Trade Promotion, which companies are delivering those contracts; how those companies were chosen to deliver those contracts; and how the performance of those companies is monitored by her Department.
The Department for International Trade has contracts for trade advisor services with the following companies:
South East | Newable Ltd |
London | Newable Ltd |
South West | GWE Business West Ltd |
East Midlands | East Midlands Business Ltd |
West Midlands | West Midlands International Trade LLP |
East of England | Exemplas Trade Services Ltd |
North East | North East Worldwide Ltd |
North West | Chamberlink Ltd |
Yorkshire & Humber | Enterprise Growth Solutions Ltd |
The companies were selected via a competitive open procurement procedure in April 2015 that was advertised on OJEU (Official Journal for the European Union) and Contracts Finder, the government’s procurement portal.
Performance is monitored through monthly contract review meetings to track delivery against targets and key performance indicators, as well as via qualitative survey feedback. Targets/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are reviewed annually to ensure they align with government priorities.