--- title: "Assessment of the regulatory framework in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in the automotive, life sciences, and financial/professional services sectors, and for sanitary/phytosanitary regulations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce5a5c57-7d90-41ab-9f1d-fa63c592745b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce5a5c57-7d90-41ab-9f1d-fa63c592745b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce5a5c57-7d90-41ab-9f1d-fa63c592745b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce5a5c57-7d90-41ab-9f1d-fa63c592745b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2018-12-20" --- # Assessment of the regulatory framework in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in the automotive, life sciences, and financial/professional services sectors, and for sanitary/phytosanitary regulations Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce5a5c57-7d90-41ab-9f1d-fa63c592745b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce5a5c57-7d90-41ab-9f1d-fa63c592745b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce5a5c57-7d90-41ab-9f1d-fa63c592745b.json) ## Summary The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE is initiating a tender for the project titled "Assessment of the regulatory framework in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in the automotive, life sciences, and financial/professional services sectors, and for sanitary/phytosanitary regulations." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The tender period is set to conclude on 9th January 2019, with the contract itself scheduled to commence on 14th January 2019 and run until 29th March 2019. The estimated value of this contract is £35,000, and it employs a competitive quotation procurement method, targeting challenges presented by varying regulatory landscapes in the three countries compared to UK standards. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in regulatory consultancy or have expertise in the life sciences, automotive, and financial professional services sectors. Successful bidders will have the chance to influence regulatory improvements, which could open up avenues for UK businesses seeking to navigate and engage with these markets more effectively. With a focus on improving trade relations and regulatory coherence, this project aims to facilitate smoother business operations in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, making it an attractive opportunity for relevant businesses looking to expand their footprint in these regions. ## Notice Objectives Analyse the regulatory framework in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in comparison to the UK and OECD regulatory framework in sectors to be confirmed with the successful bidder Identify where regulations are coherent or divergent with UK and international standards and best practises. Make evidence-based recommendations for how the three countries can improve their regulatory framework and standards in line with UK and international standards, including an assessment of the benefits and feasibility Highlight opportunities for UK businesses arising from regulatory reform and provide evidence of the impact of reforms Context Complexities and divergences in national regulatory environments are consistently identified by international companies as a major barrier to trade and investment. They increase bureaucracy, make processes more difficult to navigate, and therefore make it costly for domestic and international companies to do business. Current regulatory practice contributes to Argentina being ranked 117th, Paraguay being ranked 108th and Uruguay being ranked 94th in the Ease of Doing Business ranking. Importers and exporters in heavily regulated industries (such as life sciences or the automotive industries) have a particularly challenging time. This project will compare and contrast the regulatory and standards landscape in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to OECD best practice and UK strengths, identifying where technical regulations and standards can enhance or hinder trade. Additionally, the work will analyse how easily convergence and coherence can be achieved between the three Countries (Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the UK, and the priorities for UK commercial interests. Requirements The project will provide an initial analysis of Argentine, Paraguayan and Uruguayan regulatory systems, processes and procedure with a particular focus on those in areas of UK commercial strength (though the precise sectoral mix is to be determined with the successful bidder). We would welcome expertise in the life sciences, automotive, financial and professional services sectors, and sanitary/phytosanitary regulations. The project will use a consistent methodological scale to indicate the relative coherence or divergence of regulations; and be presented in a database, organised by sector. It will determine which entities have competence or influence over how regulations are developed and implemented. The project will - based on the analysis and database and some business consultation - contrast regulatory practices with the UK and produce a report with recommendations. The successful bidder will present the results of the project in a workshop to selected officials from the respective governments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aca5773-72cf-4d3f-825f-a9fd81eaf536 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 20:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aca5773-72cf-4d3f-825f-a9fd81eaf536 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aca5773-72cf-4d3f-825f-a9fd81eaf536 20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acdbab93-5609-47c8-9ab0-d4305fa28c73 Cover Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5136cb92-d572-4b6d-bb2c-4455f098d70d Required information and evaluation criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a881b93-d5b8-4673-95eb-350a00a030cf Terms of Reference ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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