--- title: "MARKET SCOPING RESEARCH FOR THE FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TRAINING INDUSTRY IN CHINA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a30e382-05b7-4d1f-bfa6-dd945385da9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a30e382-05b7-4d1f-bfa6-dd945385da9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a30e382-05b7-4d1f-bfa6-dd945385da9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a30e382-05b7-4d1f-bfa6-dd945385da9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2017-07-06" --- # MARKET SCOPING RESEARCH FOR THE FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TRAINING INDUSTRY IN CHINA Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a30e382-05b7-4d1f-bfa6-dd945385da9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a30e382-05b7-4d1f-bfa6-dd945385da9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a30e382-05b7-4d1f-bfa6-dd945385da9e.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the tender titled "Market Scoping Research for the Financial & Professional Service Training Industry in China." This initiative is part of the UK Government's broader strategy to enhance exports and boost foreign direct investment by 2020, with a specific focus on the education and training sector in China. The tender was published on 9th January 2017, and while the active procurement has closed, it encompasses research consultancy services aimed at identifying market dynamics, key stakeholders, and regulatory environments influencing UK businesses in China. Notably, the contract period ran from 12th December 2016 to 31st March 2017, following a tender period that ended on 2nd December 2016. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into the Chinese market, particularly within the research and consultancy sectors geared towards education and training. Companies with expertise in market research, educational programme development, and consultancy services would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging in such procurements can help businesses establish essential connections and gain insights into the lucrative educational reforms and investments occurring in China, especially in light of increased training expenditures from the financial and professional service sectors. ## Notice The UK Government is committed to an ambitious programme to significantly increase UK exports and foreign direct investment by 2020. DIT is leading on work to maximise UK commercial benefits in China. Although pressure continues to increase on education and training budgets around the globe, the financial and professional service sector is continuing to increase its investment in training and learning. China is one of the key markets for DIT, especially in the Education and Training industry. The China Education team in DIT therefore wish to have a better understanding of the opportunities for UK businesses in the Chinese market in this sector. We have already worked closely with key UK training providers to introduce them to the China market, including brining a delegation of 20 companies to Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in March 2016. We now wish to have a more detailed understanding of the key market players, policy framework, decision makers and regulators in China. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b91c816-ef25-4d0f-94a3-e80ad8bc2539 | | 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 | 2 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2016 - 16 Mar 2017 | | 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 - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2017 at 02:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b91c816-ef25-4d0f-94a3-e80ad8bc2539 - 6 Jul 2017 at 02:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67e5bf5-2edd-4095-8a82-5848bfe38655 - 6 Jul 2017 at 02:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67e5bf5-2edd-4095-8a82-5848bfe38655 - 6 Jul 2017 at 02:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67e5bf5-2edd-4095-8a82-5848bfe38655 - 6 Jul 2017 at 02:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67e5bf5-2edd-4095-8a82-5848bfe38655 - 6 Jul 2017 at 02:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67e5bf5-2edd-4095-8a82-5848bfe38655 - 6 Jul 2017 at 02:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67e5bf5-2edd-4095-8a82-5848bfe38655 - 9 Jan 2017 at 00:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67e5bf5-2edd-4095-8a82-5848bfe38655 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b91c816-ef25-4d0f-94a3-e80ad8bc2539 6th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67e5bf5-2edd-4095-8a82-5848bfe38655 6th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Please refer to e-Procurement Portal BRAVO and navigate to Project_1076/ITT_1476 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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