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UK China Two Way Foreign Direct Investment Monitoring Project

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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16 Mar 2022 at 09:45

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09 Mar 2022 at 14:05

Tender

17 Nov 2021 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The UK China Two Way Foreign Direct Investment Monitoring Project, commissioned by the Department for International Trade, focuses on providing quarterly monitoring services of UK-China investment flows, offering insight through deal-level data and summary analysis. The project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement process was conducted through an open method, allowing for broad participation, with the tender period ending on December 1, 2021. The contract was awarded on February 24, 2022, and is active until March 31, 2022, covering various locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and financial analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to provide detailed investment insights. Companies capable of leveraging deal-level data and performing trend analysis would be well-suited to engage in such projects, thus enhancing their business growth and establishing a foothold in the growing UK-China investment landscape.

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Notice Title

UK China Two Way Foreign Direct Investment Monitoring Project

Notice Description

The requirement is for a quarterly monitoring service of UK-China investment flows that provides frequent and timely deal-level data on investments made in both directions (with accompanying deal characteristics) and summary analysis of key trends and developments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-938e1b36-9942-4ad2-b352-61dc28cc2632
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ab4ac8-438e-4dbc-8af9-69cf4cb15e02
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
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

GRANT THORNTON

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