Tender

DELIVERY OF SECTOR SPECIFIC DEEP DIVE RESEARCH IN CHINA

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

10 Oct 2019 at 06:22

Summary of the contracting process

The British Embassy Beijing has initiated a tender process for the "Delivery of Sector Specific Deep Dive Research in China" to enhance market access for British companies. The tender is currently active under the Open Procurement Method with a deadline for submissions set on 24th October 2019. This opportunity falls under the business services category, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the contract period expected to run from 15th November 2019 to 15th March 2020. Interested parties are advised to register on the FCO's eProcurement Portal for detailed documentation and communication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the Chinese market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their unique insights and capabilities to access the growing demand for detailed market research. Companies well-versed in understanding cultural, economic, and sectoral nuances in China will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings.

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Notice Title

DELIVERY OF SECTOR SPECIFIC DEEP DIVE RESEARCH IN CHINA

Notice Description

The British Embassy Beijing ("the Authority") seeks to appoint one qualified Services Provider ("the Services Provider") to conduct in-depth research into a number of Chinese sectors in order to support the Authority's capacity for delivering increased market access for British companies. Additional information: All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project _3648 / ITT _3366.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96352d1b-0f31-49f9-af1b-6e4e77b19b0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2115e38f-58cf-4886-a986-54898714f2de
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2019 - 15 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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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