Call for Bids: China Network’s Regulatory Diplomacy programme – Second Funding Round

All projects should focus on regulatory issues related to the competitive environment in mainland China and Hong Kong. Issues on which we welcome bids include – but are not limited to – the below:

State Owned Enterprises (SOEs);

Public procurement;

Competitive neutrality

Selection criteria

Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:

Project design: Feasibility of activities and outputs including the capacity of implementing organisation to deliver outcomes

Impact: Supporting UK regulatory diplomacy interests related to mainland China and Hong Kong

Viability and risks: Clear engagement/buy-in of key stakeholders. Robust analysis of key risks, and a plan of action to manage and mitigate those risks

Value for money: Comparable and reasonable costs against the number of direct beneficiaries and the scale of achievable outcomes

We draw your attention to the below key points:

Proposals should be between £10,000 - £40,000 (105,000RMB – 420,000RMB).

The entire project must begin and complete in the period 1 January 2022 and 31 March 2022. 

All funding must be activity-based (i.e. not for general staff costs, office rental etc.). 

Process 

Project proposals must be received by 23:59 (GMT) on Friday 21 January. Late proposals will not be considered.  

Proposals must be submitted using the attached forms only (Project Proposal Form and Activity Based Budget), which must be completed in English.  

Proposals must be submitted to: Based Budget

Guidance 

Project Proposal Form - Guidance

ABB Form - Guidance