--- title: "The Provision of Research on CEPA Article 21 and CTPP Article 23.4 - Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) In Japan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-669650d5-a293-45bb-abe2-d21c0fc7bca0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-669650d5-a293-45bb-abe2-d21c0fc7bca0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-669650d5-a293-45bb-abe2-d21c0fc7bca0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-669650d5-a293-45bb-abe2-d21c0fc7bca0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2022-02-08" --- # The Provision of Research on CEPA Article 21 and CTPP Article 23.4 - Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) In Japan Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-669650d5-a293-45bb-abe2-d21c0fc7bca0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-669650d5-a293-45bb-abe2-d21c0fc7bca0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-669650d5-a293-45bb-abe2-d21c0fc7bca0.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, sought proposals for a tender titled "The Provision of Research on CEPA Article 21 and CTPP Article 23.4 - Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) In Japan." This procurement, classified under research services, was published on 2 December 2021 and has a contract value of £75,000, with a minimum value of £60,000. The tender period closed on 15 December 2021, and the resulting contract was set to commence on 20 December 2021, concluding on 31 March 2022. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, appropriate for lower-threshold services. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in research services, particularly those focusing on women's economic empowerment or related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed with them in mind. Companies experienced in economic analysis, international trade agreements, and gender studies will find this tender particularly relevant, positioning them to contribute meaningfully to the United Kingdom's initiatives in reinforcing women's roles in economic development within Japan. ## Notice The British Embassy, Tokyo, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO) is looking to appoint an organisation to undertake research on Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) in line with the United Kingdom government's commitment to UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Chapter 21 "Trade and Women's Economic Empowerment" and the United Kingdom government's future commitment to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Article 23.4 "Women and Economic Growth". Further details on the requirement including how to submit your proposal are set out in the attached RFP Documentation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d3733b-8a1a-4df7-8b3e-bf26a657e7ad | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £72,597 | | 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 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BEHVIORAL INSIGHTS (US | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2022 at 05:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d3733b-8a1a-4df7-8b3e-bf26a657e7ad - 14 Dec 2021 at 02:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d65e3d3-c07e-42f5-9bc2-fe7dbfb3083e - 2 Dec 2021 at 02:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d65e3d3-c07e-42f5-9bc2-fe7dbfb3083e - 2 Dec 2021 at 02:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d65e3d3-c07e-42f5-9bc2-fe7dbfb3083e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d3733b-8a1a-4df7-8b3e-bf26a657e7ad 8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d65e3d3-c07e-42f5-9bc2-fe7dbfb3083e 14th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcdcb952-bd5a-416c-852f-4fd67c9a5789 Contains the Statement of Requirements, Evaluation Criteria and details on how to submit your proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8a3ff01-0b2d-4580-a640-9e828d5ce56c Template for submitting your pricing proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4251b3a9-783c-4922-8185-e94a16879001 Contains the Statement of Requirements and details of how to submit your proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a38c1d00-cada-4b83-a147-ee2f6e2302fc Template for submitting your pricing proposal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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