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MARKET SCOPING RESEARCH FOR THE FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TRAINING INDUSTRY IN CHINA

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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06 Jul 2017 at 02:26

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06 Jul 2017 at 02:18

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06 Jul 2017 at 02:18

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09 Jan 2017 at 00:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the tender titled "Market Scoping Research for the Financial & Professional Service Training Industry in China." This initiative is part of the UK Government's broader strategy to enhance exports and boost foreign direct investment by 2020, with a specific focus on the education and training sector in China. The tender was published on 9th January 2017, and while the active procurement has closed, it encompasses research consultancy services aimed at identifying market dynamics, key stakeholders, and regulatory environments influencing UK businesses in China. Notably, the contract period ran from 12th December 2016 to 31st March 2017, following a tender period that ended on 2nd December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into the Chinese market, particularly within the research and consultancy sectors geared towards education and training. Companies with expertise in market research, educational programme development, and consultancy services would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging in such procurements can help businesses establish essential connections and gain insights into the lucrative educational reforms and investments occurring in China, especially in light of increased training expenditures from the financial and professional service sectors.

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Notice Title

MARKET SCOPING RESEARCH FOR THE FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TRAINING INDUSTRY IN CHINA

Notice Description

The UK Government is committed to an ambitious programme to significantly increase UK exports and foreign direct investment by 2020. DIT is leading on work to maximise UK commercial benefits in China. Although pressure continues to increase on education and training budgets around the globe, the financial and professional service sector is continuing to increase its investment in training and learning. China is one of the key markets for DIT, especially in the Education and Training industry. The China Education team in DIT therefore wish to have a better understanding of the opportunities for UK businesses in the Chinese market in this sector. We have already worked closely with key UK training providers to introduce them to the China market, including brining a delegation of 20 companies to Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in March 2016. We now wish to have a more detailed understanding of the key market players, policy framework, decision makers and regulators in China.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b91c816-ef25-4d0f-94a3-e80ad8bc2539
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

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

N/A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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