Published date: 20 September 2019

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 27 September 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research services - 73110000

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

DN436904

Published date

20 September 2019

Closing date

27 September 2019

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The services procured will be used to review China's approach to trade agreements with selected advanced economies and, based on that analysis describe the expected scope for a UK-China arrangement in the following scenarios (1) sector-specific dialogues, (2) BIT, (3) FTA. China's approach to trade agreements is rapidly changing. China is willing to consider a negative list approach to services and investment, as well as aspects of 'modern' trade agreements for the first time.

The purpose is to prepare the UK's trade policy position towards China, in particular in the context of China's rapidly changing approach to trade policy. This will enable us to provide informed advice on the best vehicle to deliver for UK consumers and businesses.

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A Single Market Engagement Call is planned to take place on 30th September 2019 for interested bidders to gain an understanding of the requirement and ask any questions they may have.

Please send an email if you would like dial in details and to confirm attendance on the call.

Interested bidders are encouraged to provide feedback on scope and budget and to provide indicative costs for this project via email.
Please email: mustak.razaque@trade.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Mustak Razaque

Address

King Charles Street,Whitehall
LONDON
SW1A2AH
England

Telephone

020 7215 6066

Email

mustak.razaque@trade.gov.uk