| Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2012-13 |
Reply Serial No.
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CONTROLLING OFFICER’S REPLY TO
INITIAL WRITTEN QUESTION
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CEDB(CIT)019
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Question Serial No.
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2102
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Head :
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152 Government Secretariat:
Commerce and Economic
Development Bureau (Commerce,
Industry and Tourism Branch)
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Subhead (No. & title) :
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Programme :
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Controlling Officer :
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Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
(Commerce, Industry and Tourism)
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Director of Bureau :
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Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
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Question :
Regarding the consultancy studies (if any) commissioned by the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch) and its departments for the purpose of formulating and assessing policies, please provide information in the following format.
(a) Using the table below, please provide information on studies on public policy and strategic public policy for which funds had been allocated between 2009-10 and 2011-12:
Name of consultant
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Mode of award (open auction / tender / others (please specify))
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Title, content and objectives of project
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Consultancy fee ($)
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Start date
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Progress of study (under planning / in progress / completed)
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Follow-ups taken by the Administration on the study reports and their progress (if any)
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If completed, have they been made public? If so, through what channels? If not, why?
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(b) Are there any projects for which funds have been reserved for conducting consultancy studies in 2012-13? If yes, please provide the following information:
Name of consultant
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Mode of award (open auction / tender / others (please specify))
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Title, content and objectives of project
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Consultancy fee ($)
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Start date
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Progress of study (under planning / in progress / completed)
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For the projects that are expected to be completed in 2012-13, is there any plan to make them public? If so, through what channels? If not, why?
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(c) What are the criteria for considering the award of consultancy projects to the research institutions concerned?
Asked by : Hon. HO Sau-lan, Cyd
Reply :
(a) The studies on public policy and strategic public policy conducted during the period from 2009-10 to 2011-12 are listed below:
2009-10:
Name of consultant
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Mode of award (open auction / tender / others (please specify))
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Title, content and objectives of project
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Consultancy fee
($)
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Start date
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Progress of study (under planning / in progress / completed)
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Follow-ups taken by the Administration on the study reports and their progress (if any)
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If completed, have they been made public? If so, through what channels? If not, why?
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Arthur D. Little Asia Pacific Ltd.
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Tender
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Consultancy study on the demand and supply of exhibition facilities in Hong Kong
(updating the 2008 study to take into account the impact of financial crisis.)
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267,300
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March 2009
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Completed
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The Government had made reference to the results of the consultancy study when assessing and planning for the supply of exhibition facilities in Hong Kong.
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The result of the consultancy study was for Government’s internal reference at this stage.
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Arculli, Fong & Ng, Gilbert + Tobin
(Arculli, Fong & Ng has been renamed as King & Wood since 15 July 2009)
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Tender
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Consultancy study on preparation of a cross-sector competition law
To provide expert services in relation to the introduction of a competition law
(continuing the consultancy study in 2008-09)
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3,309,000
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June 2007
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In progress
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With reference to the advice of the consultant, the Government had prepared the Competition Bill
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Not applicable
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Pricewater-
houseCoopers Limited
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Tender
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Consultancy study on investment promotion in Hong Kong
As a follow up study on previous cost-effective
-ness study on InvestHK, to review the strategy for promotion of inward investment
(continuing the consultancy study in 2008-09)
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1,120,000
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October 2007
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Completed in April 2009
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InvestHK had worked out a workplan to implement some of the key recommendations made in the consultancy study report, with a view to strengthening its work on inward investment promotion.
The Panel on Commerce and Industry of the Legislative Council was briefed in January 2010 on the key findings and recommendations made by the consultant.
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Details and recommendations of the consultancy study report were reported to the Commerce and Industry Panel of the Legislative Council on
19 January 2010.
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Evans & Peck (HK) Co Ltd
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Tender
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To assess the commercial and financial viability of the conceptual design of the Aberdeen Tourism Project
(the consultancy study was completed in 2008-09 and the outstanding fee was settled in 2009-10)
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735,000
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January 2008
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Completed in March 2009
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Reported to the Panel on Economic Development of the Legislative Council and the Southern District Council on the latest progress of the project and the results of the consultancy study in April 2009. Now launching the improvement works at Aberdeen promenade.
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Executive summary of the consultancy report had been uploaded onto Tourism Commission’s homepage.
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2010-11:
Name of consultant
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Mode of award (open auction / tender / others (please specify))
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Title, content and objectives of project
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Consultancy fee
($)
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Start date
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Progress of study (under planning / in progress / completed)
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Follow-ups taken by the Administration on the study reports and their progress (if any)
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If completed, have they been made public? If so, through what channels? If not, why?
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King & Wood, Gilbert + Tobin
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Tender
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Consultancy study on preparation of a cross-sector competition law
To provide expert services in relation to the introduction of a competition law
(continuing the consultancy study in 2009-10)
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1,065,000
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June 2007
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In progress
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The Government had completed drafting the Competition Bill with reference to the advice of the consultant. The Bill is now under the scrutiny of the Bills Committee.
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Not applicable
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2011-12:
Name of consultant
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Mode of award (open auction / tender / others (please specify))
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Title, content and objectives of project
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Consultancy fee
($)
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Start date
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Progress of study (under planning / in progress / completed)
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Follow-ups taken by the Administration on the study reports and their progress (if any)
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If completed, have they been made public? If so, through what channels? If not, why?
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King & Wood, Gilbert + Tobin
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Tender
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Consultancy study on preparation of a cross-sector competition Law
To provide expert services in relation to the introduction of a competition law
(continuing the consultancy study in 2010-11)
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651,000
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June 2007
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In progress
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With the advice and research support by the consultant, the Government continues to work closely with the Bills Committee in its scrutiny of the Competition Bill.
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Not applicable
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M&L Associates Ltd.
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Tender
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Consultancy on Technical Measures Against Copyright Piracy in the Digital Environment
To study and assess the effectiveness of technical measures that are being used or tried out overseas for curtailing copyright piracy in the digital environment, and identify the key considerations including cost implications if these measures were to be introduced in Hong Kong
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About 220,000
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March 2012
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In progress
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Scott Wilson Ltd.
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Tender
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Business viability study for the proposed dining and tourist facilities at/near the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market
To examine the business and financial viability of the proposed dining and tourist facilities at/near the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market
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961,200
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December 2011
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In progress
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The Government will make reference to the results of the consultancy study when considering the viablility of developing dining and tourist facilities at/near the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market.
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Not applicable
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(Tender exercise is in progress)
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Tender
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Appointment of financial consultant for assessment of proposals and related matters in connection with the Tai Shue Wan redevelopment at Ocean Park
To provide consultancy services advising on financial, business, economic, financing arrangement and other relevant aspects for the Tai Shue Wan redevelopment at the Ocean Park
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About 600,000
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Expected to commence by early March 2012
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Tender exercise is in progress
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The Government will make reference to the results of the consultancy study when exmaining the Tai Shue Wan redevelopment.
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Not applicable
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(b) Provision has been allocated for conducting the following consultancy studies in 2012-13:
Name of consultant
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Mode of award (open auction / tender / others (please specify))
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Title, content and objectives of project
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Consultancy fee
($)
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Start date
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Progress of study (under planning / in progress / completed)
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For the projects that are expected to be completed in 2012-13, is there any plan to make them public? If so, through what channels? If not, why?
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Arthur D. Little Asia Pacific Ltd.
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Tender
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Consultancy study on the future demand and supply of Hong Kong’s exhibition facilities (2012)
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800,000
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February 2012
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In progress
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The result of the consultancy study will be for Government’s internal reference at this stage.
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King & Wood, Gilbert + Tobin
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Tender
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Consultancy study on preparation of a cross-sector competition Law
To provide expert services in relation to the introduction of a competition law
(continuing the consultancy study in 2011-12)
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3,443,000
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June 2007
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In progress
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Not applicable
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M&L Associates Ltd.
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Tender
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Consultancy on Technical Measures Against Copyright Piracy in the Digital Environment
To study and assess the effectiveness of technical measures that are being used or tried out overseas for curtailing copyright piracy in the digital environment, and identify the key considerations including cost implications if these measures were to be introduced in Hong Kong
(continuing the consultancy study in 2011-12)
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730,000
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March 2012
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In progress
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The result of the study is intended for Government’s internal reference at this stage.
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Scott Wilson Ltd.
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Tender
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Business viability study for the proposed dining and tourist facilities at/near the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market
To examine the business and financial viability of the proposed dining and tourist facilities at/near the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market
(continuing the consultancy study in 2011-12)
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106,800
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December 2011
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In progress
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The advice from the consultant is for Government’s internal consideration.
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(Tender exercise is in progress)
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Tender
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Appointment of financial consultant for assessment of proposals and related matters in connection with the Tai Shue Wan redevelopment at Ocean Park
To provide consultancy services advising on financial, business, economic, financing arrangement and other relevant aspects for the Tai Shue Wan redevelopment at the Ocean Park
(continuing the consultancy study in 2011-12)
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About 600,000
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Expected to commence by early March 2012
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Tender exercise is in progress
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The advice from the consultant is for Government’s internal consideration.
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(Tender exercise will be launched)
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Tender
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Consultancy study to identify suitable international mega events to be introduced into Hong Kong under the Mega Events Fund’s new system
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About 1,000,000
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First half of 2012
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Under planning
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The advice from the consultant is for Government’s internal consideration.
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(c) The criteria in considering the award of the consultancy contracts include the tender price, the service quality, qualification, relevant experience, reputation and expertise of the consultants, as well as the proposed methodology and work plan, and cost-effectiveness of the proposals, etc.
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Signature
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Name in block letters
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Andrew HY WONG
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Post Title
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Permanent Secretary for Commerce and
Economic Development
(Commerce, Industry and Tourism)
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Date
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29.2.2012
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