Tender

Fintech Project to Support Individual and MSMEs' Access to Finance in China

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

20 Mar 2019 at 03:19

Tender

21 Jan 2019 at 23:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a tender issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for a project titled "Fintech Project to Support Individual and MSMEs' Access to Finance in China." The project, classified under financial consultancy services, aims to produce research and policy recommendations leveraging the UK’s experience in enhancing financial service efficiency. The tender was originally published on 21st January 2019, but it has since been cancelled. The procurement method was open, involving services intended to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with a tender period that ended on 18th February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in fintech solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Companies that can provide insightful research and implement innovative financial technologies would be well-suited to navigate similar future tenders. Although this particular tender has been cancelled, the focus on enhancing financial access for MSMEs may indicate future openings for related projects that seek to engage experienced consultants in this evolving sector.

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Notice Title

Fintech Project to Support Individual and MSMEs' Access to Finance in China

Notice Description

A research study and policy recommendations on how to use Fintech to improve the efficiency of financial services and MSMEs' (micro, small and medium enterprise) access to finance in China drawing from UK's experience

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cdf3e1f-6d65-4a7b-891d-6fb7bd167f2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241763a1-7018-4ada-a198-8c01ded3d142
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial 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
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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