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title: "India Programme - Support the development of Pension eco-system in India"
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# India Programme - Support the development of Pension eco-system in India

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ef5cbca-5c64-4173-80ed-1b7395889a78

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, aimed at supporting the development of the pension ecosystem in India. The contract, classified under research and development services, had a total value of £40,000, with a minimum value of £35,000. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, which concluded on 14th November 2018. The contract period was from 22nd January 2019 to 31st March 2019, with the award published on 9th December 2019. The project impacts regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, alongside the United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in engaging in service contracts within the research and development sector. Businesses specialising in consultancy services related to pensions and financial advisory would find this contract particularly suitable. With the completion of the tender process, firms looking to enhance their presence in international consultancy markets can explore potential collaborations or similar opportunities arising from the project's outcomes.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf622234-ef16-4d6b-8804-9a5b95c3fdd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,132 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2019 at 07:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf622234-ef16-4d6b-8804-9a5b95c3fdd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf622234-ef16-4d6b-8804-9a5b95c3fdd7
  9th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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