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Scoping Study: The Potential for UK-China Infrastructure Partnerships in Developing Countries

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

20 Oct 2017 at 00:37

Award Notice
Tender

07 Aug 2017 at 00:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE involves a tender titled "Scoping Study: The Potential for UK-China Infrastructure Partnerships in Developing Countries." This project aims to identify key regions for infrastructure investment as part of the UK-China Infrastructure Alliance's future initiatives. The procurement is classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services and was compiled using an open procedure, concluding on 8th September 2017. The contract period extends from 2nd October 2017 to 31st March 2018, with a contract value of £180,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development, particularly those experienced in infrastructure projects and international partnerships. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in identifying market opportunities in developing countries, and those with capabilities in data analysis and strategic planning, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which could significantly enhance their profiles and foster growth in the public sector procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scoping Study: The Potential for UK-China Infrastructure Partnerships in Developing Countries

Notice Description

The project will inform the future work of the UK-China Infrastructure Alliance (Alliance) by identifying key countries/regions for infrastructure investment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-553ee3c9-c772-47e3-9615-e9ba2a3987d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69df58f-e460-4b0b-be82-58d280e097d5
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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

MCKINSEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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