Tender

India Programme - Support the Development of Pension eco-system in India

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

23 Oct 2018 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is facilitating a tender for the project titled "India Programme - Support the Development of Pension eco-system in India." This initiative, classified under pension fund consultancy services, aims to enhance pension coverage in the unorganised sector in India by leveraging new technologies and improving market governance. The tender period is set to conclude on 9th November 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 21st November 2018 and run until 28th February 2019. Interested businesses must register on the FCO's eSourcing portal to access the tender details and submit their bids.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on pensions, FinTech innovations, and governance frameworks. Firms with capabilities in developing and implementing pension-related products, along with strong analytical and strategic planning skills, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is designed to support diverse providers and stimulate growth in the consultancy sector related to financial services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

India Programme - Support the Development of Pension eco-system in India

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) through this project aims to support Government of India and PFRDA with the following: - Develop a roadmap to increase the coverage of pension in India especially for the unorganised sector by identifying measures like harnessing potential of new technology like FinTech. - Deliver strong market governance within a simple, cost-effective model of risk based supervision. - Develop products for the decumulation phase and strengthen the annuity market in India. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 1943, ITT 2640 : India Programme - Support the Development of Pension eco-system in India How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d470b331-36e1-4c84-8bb5-39fd27f9a103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/461c5b46-33bf-4e64-b399-36737a332f7b
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 1-6 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
Sudha Menan
Contact Email
sudha.menon@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
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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