Delivery of the study on the Financial and insurance services restrictiveness in Thailand

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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08 Dec 2022 at 06:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is looking to engage a delivery partner for a study on the Financial and Insurance Services restrictiveness in Thailand. The contract is valued at £35,000 GBP and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ends on January 9, 2023, and the contract period will run from January 18, 2023, to March 27, 2023. The study aims to identify areas for the UK government to reduce restrictiveness in financial and insurance sectors in Thailand.

This opportunity is suited for businesses in research and development services and related consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly relevant. The study offers a chance to contribute to reducing market restrictiveness in Thailand, potentially opening new export opportunities for the UK service industry. Businesses with expertise in financial services research and consultancy are well-placed to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Delivery of the study on the Financial and insurance services restrictiveness in Thailand

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a delivery partner to conduct a study on the Financial and insurance services restrictiveness in Thailand Financial Services are a key sector for UK exports and a Relative Comparative Advantage for the UK. According to the OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index of 50 countries, Thailand has the 3rd most restrictive market in Commercial Banking (0.423) and 1st in Insurance (0.557). In this regard, we would like to understand in further detail the precise nature of the restrictions, the rationale/drivers for Thailand's restrictiveness in these sectors and how the UK's government can help to reduce this restrictiveness - with the aim of increasing the UK's exports for service industry into Thailand. The report/study should identify the tangible and realistic areas (including a set of short/long term recommendations) for the UK government to work on to improve/reduce the restrictiveness in financial and insurance sectors provided on the evidence-based information, including desktop research and interviews with businesses, experts, academics, and regulators. Further details on the requirement, how to submit a proposal and how this will be evaluated can be found in the attachment area of this notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3de023e-3b97-4686-aa1b-523fe6e87c16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6628723-5771-4f63-8b82-2a5e692260d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2023 - 27 Mar 2023 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 and Development 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
Postcode Area
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

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