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title: "Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 1: Capital Markets"
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# Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 1: Capital Markets

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e5dc648-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender process titled "Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 1: Capital Markets". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on research and development services. The tender, initiated on 18th August 2016, was active until the deadline of 15th September 2016, with the subsequent contract period extending from 16th September 2016 to 16th December 2016. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, research, and market analysis, particularly those with expertise in capital markets. Companies that can offer insights into China’s financial developments or assess the implications of these market connections for the UK will be well-positioned to compete. The scope of the project may also attract businesses with experience in international financial regulations and policy-making processes, enhancing their ability to contribute effectively to the project and potentially fostering further collaborations in the industry.

## Notice

* Map out current state of development and sophistication of China's existing capital markets. This would include (but is not limited to) China's equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, money, futures and commodity markets. Assess the scale, sophistication, business centres, and current states of openness in these different markets, as well as priority areas for further development * Identify latest developments on the connectivity of China's capital markets with external markets. What are these connections? What external markets they connect with? How do these connections work? How competitive different related external markets are in terms of their connectivity with Chinese capital markets? * Implications for the UK from policy/regulation/business perspectives. Which parts of Chinese capital markets are best for the UK to engage with and how?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3070c044-8ea7-4967-b4c3-1194e601acda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2016 - 16 Dec 2016 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N/A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2017 at 03:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3070c044-8ea7-4967-b4c3-1194e601acda
- 6 Jul 2017 at 03:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cec8a4d-c364-4d76-bd11-69dda53531cd
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cec8a4d-c364-4d76-bd11-69dda53531cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3070c044-8ea7-4967-b4c3-1194e601acda
  6th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cec8a4d-c364-4d76-bd11-69dda53531cd
  6th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62aba12e-7617-42f0-be1a-7ff9b64016d8
  ITT Invite - Scoping Studies
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/500e9af4-5f4e-4c5f-89cc-50f51e987106
  ITT Invite - Scoping Studies
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/685fa7b4-9c30-4f36-9d61-39ee0b7cb144
  ITT Invite - Scoping Studies

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