Pipeline Framework: Gulf Technology Research Study

A pipeline has been launched for Gulf Technology Research StudyThe contract start Date is 25 February 2019. Approach to market date is 06 February 2019The Department for International Trade, based in the British Embassy Dubai, and covering the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan (MEAP Region), proposes to commission a research study to understand what technology solutions will be required by the governments and private sectors in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar & Bahrain to deliver their economic diversification plans. The focus is on technology requirements for Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education and Smart Cities.This study will be used to inform DIT’s exports strategy for the region and highlight which specific technology solutions, products and services ti will need to offer and promote to key public and private stakeholders and buyers in the region. We anticipate the research to comprise of secondary desk research (to be completed by end March 2019) and primary qualitative research interviews with senior stakeholders in the four markets (to be completed by end April 2019), with a final research debrief report by mid May 2019. The project will require a research agency with qualitative research experience in the Gulf and an in-depth knowledge of the technology sector.The requirement is being finalised and has a maximum budget of £50k total. Dates in this advert are indicative only and are subject to change.Potential bidders may be based in the UK or overseas.The requirement will be advertised on Contracts Finder and bidders will need to be registered on the DIT’s e-tendering tool ProContract, in order to access the documentation and submit proposals. Please ensure you are registered on ProContract and that your contact details are up to date. In order to register on ProContract please go to: This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Department for International Trade, Windsor House, 50 Victoria Street, LONDON SW1H 0TL Telephone: 0207 215 8359. Email: simon.tapson@trade.gov.uk (Simon Tapson)