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title: "UK-ROK Digital Market Access Research Project"
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# UK-ROK Digital Market Access Research Project

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c72b8237-2a8c-4b4a-8e37-7fb5f1e6ee3d

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a qualified organisation to conduct the UK-ROK Digital Market Access Research Project, aimed at identifying barriers UK companies face when accessing the South Korean digital services market. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender deadline set for 15 October 2021. The contract will cover services specifically in market research and business consultancy, commencing on 15 November 2021 and concluding on 18 March 2022, with application submissions accepted through a competitive quotation method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in international trade and digital market dynamics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, as the project aims to gather comprehensive insights to aid UK firms in navigating the South Korean market. Businesses capable of delivering thorough analyses and strategic recommendations in this area will find ideal conditions to contribute and potentially benefit from this project.

## Notice

The British Embassy in Seoul is looking to appoint an organisation to conduct research to identify digital market access barriers faced by UK companies who are looking to sell digital services to South Korea. Informed by interviews/surveys of UK businesses as well as desk research, the final report should include the following: Overview and analysis of the main digital market access barriers faced by UK companies looking to enter RoK (including, but not limited to, barriers related to data, legislation, business environment, and technical standards), and whether more barriers exist in specific digital/tech sectors; Guidance (including examples/case studies) of how barriers can be overcome (if applicable); Recommendations on next steps for HMG, including which barriers HMG should prioritise to try to weaken/remove.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bc607b-2457-4566-b4dd-dd608be7b5ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 18 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2021 at 05:48 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bc607b-2457-4566-b4dd-dd608be7b5ec
- 29 Sep 2021 at 05:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f37461-9a61-47fe-8510-fbb1fe9f6c36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bc607b-2457-4566-b4dd-dd608be7b5ec
  29th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f37461-9a61-47fe-8510-fbb1fe9f6c36
  29th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fba9f08a-c71b-4c2e-9d0f-5b4c9eb93020
  Contains details of the RFP, including statement of requirements and how to submit your proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/251572a0-91d2-4822-9b48-7bbff566d526
  Template for commercial offer

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