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Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 4: Insurance

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2017 at 03:05

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking consultancy services through an open procurement process for the project titled "Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 4: Insurance". This project, published on 18 August 2016, aims to map out the insurance industry's landscape and foreign participation within it, identifying growth opportunities and challenges. The deadline for tender submissions was 15 September 2016, with the contract period beginning on 16 September 2016 and concluding on 16 December 2016. The relevant industry category falls under research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the insurance sector, particularly those with expertise in navigating foreign markets and assessing industry dynamics. Firms with capabilities in market analysis, risk assessment, and strategic advisory services would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their insights into the insurance landscape in China. The process fosters collaboration between UK and Chinese entities and encourages foreign expertise to address market obstacles, creating avenues for growth and partnership development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 4: Insurance

Notice Description

* Industry Landscape: (1) map out key subsectors, including property, life, reinsurance and speciality risks; identify the subsectors of most robust growth and the driving forces behind them, assess how these developments affect China's risk exposure; (2) identify the leading players in different subsectors and their strengths, and the major risks and challenges they face; (3) examine China's priorities for insurance sector as stipulated in Five-Year-Plan, their implications on business development ,and medium-long term impact on industry landscape. * Foreign Participation: (1) examine and identify extent of foreign participation in insurance subsectors; (2) identify those sectors that would benefit most from foreign expertise; (3) identify the key obstacles that hinder foreign insurers in China and what changes need to be made to overcome those barriers;.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e5f5298-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5893b8-0ed0-4acd-b1d7-19cfa774848b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,907 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2016 - 14 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWC

Further Information

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