--- title: "UK-Korea FTA Review - Research into Korea's policy positions relating to the upcoming UK-Korea FTA Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5206c496-8bcc-4fc9-acdb-a12ff74be14c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5206c496-8bcc-4fc9-acdb-a12ff74be14c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5206c496-8bcc-4fc9-acdb-a12ff74be14c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5206c496-8bcc-4fc9-acdb-a12ff74be14c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2022-09-16" --- # UK-Korea FTA Review - Research into Korea's policy positions relating to the upcoming UK-Korea FTA Review Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5206c496-8bcc-4fc9-acdb-a12ff74be14c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5206c496-8bcc-4fc9-acdb-a12ff74be14c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5206c496-8bcc-4fc9-acdb-a12ff74be14c.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a tender titled "UK-Korea FTA Review - Research into Korea's policy positions relating to the upcoming UK-Korea FTA Review". This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and involves a feasibility study and research services. The tender, with an estimated value of £75,000, is in the open procedure stage, with a tender period ending on 20th September 2022. The contract period is scheduled from 17th October 2022 to 31st March 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the UK-Korea FTA renegotiation process by providing essential research insights on Korean interests and positions. Companies offering research services, advisory services, and analysis, especially those familiar with international trade policies and negotiations, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, aligning with the suitability criteria set by the procuring authority. ## Notice The UK-Korea Continuity FTA came into force on 1 January 2021. As part of the continuity agreement, the parties agreed to 'commence negotiations, to build on the existing terms of this agreement and seek further liberalisation' within two years. As a result, the UK and Korea are due to commence renegotiation of the FTA throughout 2023. In order to inform the renegotiation of the UK-Korea FTA, we would like to commission research exploring Korean interests on key policy areas. In particular, those where we expect Korean offensive asks or strong resistance to UK positions. The project should identify Korean interests, key drivers behind their positions, relevant Korean stakeholders, and potential levers of influence to inform the UK. Additional information: Please direct any clarification questions relating to this opportunity to APAC.Procurement@FCDO.gov.uk using reference BESeoul/FTAReview/QUESTION in the subject header. Please be advised that questions and the responses may be anonymised and published for all registered bidders to see. Questions and answers will be uploaded to the attachment area of this opportunity. Please keep referring back to here in case of updates. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db7abfb-1de9-4c1f-bc16-5072568466d9 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2022 at 03:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db7abfb-1de9-4c1f-bc16-5072568466d9 - 5 Sep 2022 at 01:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db7abfb-1de9-4c1f-bc16-5072568466d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db7abfb-1de9-4c1f-bc16-5072568466d9 16th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34db442d-7a0d-4e41-ae41-8725e1e9ee1d Pricing template to be completed and submitted as part of proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ce401fb-3958-4b6b-add7-9bd0e71ee448 Request for Proposal Documentation - providing details of the requirement and how to submit a proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b226680d-b60e-4ad5-ba79-f46fc8f5da71 Version 2 updated to show revised bid deadline of 26th September 2022. 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