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Scoping Study for increasing international private investment into the belt and road initiative

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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22 Aug 2017 at 02:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking a Services Provider to conduct a scoping study aimed at enhancing international private investment into the Belt and Road Initiative. This procurement process, initiated as an open tender, is classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code: 73200000). The tender was published on 22 August 2017, with a submission deadline set for 14 September 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 2 October 2017 and will run until 31 March 2018. The services are to be delivered in locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in financial analysis and international investments, particularly those that specialise in the Belt and Road Initiative. Companies capable of providing insights into Chinese financial flows and investments can position themselves to compete effectively. Given the nature of the project, businesses experienced in research and development consultancy services are especially well-suited to apply, thus enabling them to potentially expand their reach within international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scoping Study for increasing international private investment into the belt and road initiative

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Services Provider to analyse Chinese financial flows and investment into BRI projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726b8135-425b-43c5-a180-ede26c23b6ae
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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