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title: "Scoping Study for increasing international private investment into the belt and road initiative"
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# Scoping Study for increasing international private investment into the belt and road initiative

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a29bd834-1eb0-4912-a7cf-0912aa71989a

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking a Services Provider to conduct a scoping study aimed at enhancing international private investment into the Belt and Road Initiative. This procurement process, initiated as an open tender, is classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code: 73200000). The tender was published on 22 August 2017, with a submission deadline set for 14 September 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 2 October 2017 and will run until 31 March 2018. The services are to be delivered in locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in financial analysis and international investments, particularly those that specialise in the Belt and Road Initiative. Companies capable of providing insights into Chinese financial flows and investments can position themselves to compete effectively. Given the nature of the project, businesses experienced in research and development consultancy services are especially well-suited to apply, thus enabling them to potentially expand their reach within international markets.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Services Provider to analyse Chinese financial flows and investment into BRI projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726b8135-425b-43c5-a180-ede26c23b6ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2017 at 02:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726b8135-425b-43c5-a180-ede26c23b6ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726b8135-425b-43c5-a180-ede26c23b6ae
  22nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  For full details, please log-in via the eProcurement portal BRAVO. Then navigate via Project_1359/ITT_1879

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