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title: "Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 4: Insurance"
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# Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 4: Insurance

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e5f5298-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking consultancy services through an open procurement process for the project titled "Scoping Studies to Develop a UK Policy Programme which supports Financial Reform in China Theme 4: Insurance". This project, published on 18 August 2016, aims to map out the insurance industry's landscape and foreign participation within it, identifying growth opportunities and challenges. The deadline for tender submissions was 15 September 2016, with the contract period beginning on 16 September 2016 and concluding on 16 December 2016. The relevant industry category falls under research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the insurance sector, particularly those with expertise in navigating foreign markets and assessing industry dynamics. Firms with capabilities in market analysis, risk assessment, and strategic advisory services would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their insights into the insurance landscape in China. The process fosters collaboration between UK and Chinese entities and encourages foreign expertise to address market obstacles, creating avenues for growth and partnership development.

## Notice

* Industry Landscape: (1) map out key subsectors, including property, life, reinsurance and speciality risks; identify the subsectors of most robust growth and the driving forces behind them, assess how these developments affect China's risk exposure; (2) identify the leading players in different subsectors and their strengths, and the major risks and challenges they face; (3) examine China's priorities for insurance sector as stipulated in Five-Year-Plan, their implications on business development ,and medium-long term impact on industry landscape. * Foreign Participation: (1) examine and identify extent of foreign participation in insurance subsectors; (2) identify those sectors that would benefit most from foreign expertise; (3) identify the key obstacles that hinder foreign insurers in China and what changes need to be made to overcome those barriers;.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5893b8-0ed0-4acd-b1d7-19cfa774848b |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2016 - 14 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,907 |
| 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 | PWC |

## 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 03:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5893b8-0ed0-4acd-b1d7-19cfa774848b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5cc478-4baf-47f5-9b91-9fbc92eadc83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5893b8-0ed0-4acd-b1d7-19cfa774848b
  6th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5cc478-4baf-47f5-9b91-9fbc92eadc83
  18th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f1f9bc2-9c19-4f4a-b077-c091d5a7f33c
  ITT Invite - Scoping Studies
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bcfeffb-0c45-426c-bbc2-c1f0aa1506e8
  ITT Invite - Scoping Studies

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