--- title: "Assessment of China's approach to selected recent trade and investment agreements and implications for UK trade policy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02b919e0-5713-4656-86bc-c9c47e85364c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02b919e0-5713-4656-86bc-c9c47e85364c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02b919e0-5713-4656-86bc-c9c47e85364c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02b919e0-5713-4656-86bc-c9c47e85364c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2019-09-20" --- # Assessment of China's approach to selected recent trade and investment agreements and implications for UK trade policy Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02b919e0-5713-4656-86bc-c9c47e85364c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02b919e0-5713-4656-86bc-c9c47e85364c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02b919e0-5713-4656-86bc-c9c47e85364c.json) ## Summary The Department for International Trade is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Assessment of China's approach to selected recent trade and investment agreements and implications for UK trade policy." This procurement falls under the research services industry category and spans across various regions, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. A key milestone is the engagement end date set for 27 September 2019, with an upcoming Single Market Engagement Call scheduled for 30 September 2019, providing interested parties an opportunity to learn more about the project's requirements. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering research and analysis on international trade. Businesses specialising in economic research, trade policy analysis, or consultancy services will find this a suitable avenue to expand their reach and contribute to the UK's strategic position in trade discussions with China. Interested bidders are encouraged to engage with the process and provide feedback, making this a prime opportunity for firms looking to enhance their profiles in the public procurement landscape. ## Notice The services procured will be used to review China's approach to trade agreements with selected advanced economies and, based on that analysis describe the expected scope for a UK-China arrangement in the following scenarios (1) sector-specific dialogues, (2) BIT, (3) FTA. China's approach to trade agreements is rapidly changing. China is willing to consider a negative list approach to services and investment, as well as aspects of 'modern' trade agreements for the first time. The purpose is to prepare the UK's trade policy position towards China, in particular in the context of China's rapidly changing approach to trade policy. This will enable us to provide informed advice on the best vehicle to deliver for UK consumers and businesses. Additional information: A Single Market Engagement Call is planned to take place on 30th September 2019 for interested bidders to gain an understanding of the requirement and ask any questions they may have. Please send an email if you would like dial in details and to confirm attendance on the call. Interested bidders are encouraged to provide feedback on scope and budget and to provide indicative costs for this project via email. Please email: mustak.razaque@trade.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa4826d-549a-4063-92f9-8f59d28ff079 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2019 at 15:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa4826d-549a-4063-92f9-8f59d28ff079 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa4826d-549a-4063-92f9-8f59d28ff079 20th September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5851bc39-1587-47c4-9293-7ffdebf388b1 Draft Specification - Assessment of China's approach to selected recent trade and investment agreements and implications for UK trade policy ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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