Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c48-c11d-70aa-b210-7e30f380ec41/understanding-the-commercial-opportunities-in-technology-in-the-gulf-procontract closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Understanding the Commercial Opportunities in Technology in the Gulf ProContract Reference No 388658 [Department for International Trade](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-international-trade) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Jan 2019 Deadline Closed 12 Feb 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Department for International Trade in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan (MEAP region) wishes 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, and 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 it will need to offer and promote to key public and private stakeholders and buyers in the region. We anticipate the research to be comprised 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. In order to access this requirement you will need to be registered on the e-tendering tool Pro Contract. To register please access the site: [procontract.due-north.com/Register](https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) The reference number for this requirement is DN388658 Additional information: To register on Pro Contract: [procontract.due-north.com/Register](https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) The reference number for this requirement is DN388658 Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dca226a6-d309-4793-88db-af8dce8e0886) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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