Tender

Internationalisation Support Services for the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub: China

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council is currently soliciting quotations for the "Internationalisation Support Services for the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub: China." This procurement falls under the business services industry category, with a total contract value of £120,000. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 27th January 2020. The contract is set to commence on 3rd February 2020 and will run until 31st January 2023. The primary location for service delivery is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in international business development, consulting, or economic relations, particularly those familiar with the Chinese market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the support services required to enhance the Lincolnshire-Hunan relationship. Competitors may also include firms adept in stakeholder management, event organisation, and strategic planning, which would be advantageous in fulfilling the outlined requirements of this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internationalisation Support Services for the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub: China

Notice Description

Quotations are invited in respect of ongoing support services for the Council to develop their relationship with Hunan, including initially working with the Council to: create a 5 year plan in collaboration with UK side and Hunan side stakeholders support activities which develop the relationship between Holbeach Food Enterprise Zone, Lincolnshire and Wangcheng Economic Zone, Hunan prepare activities which from Lincolnshire's part of national events such as the Regional Leaders Summit, including attendance and delegation support support the preparation and delivery of inward delegations from Hunan to Lincolnshire over the period of the contract support the preparation and delivery of 1 outward delegation per year over the period of the contract support the preparation and delivery of stakeholder group meetings/ updates as necessary, including UK side and China side members maintain ongoing and open dialogue with relevant Hunan Government Departments involved in activity linked to the Lincolnshire sister region agreement create funding bids to support the delivery of China related activity liaise with other parties in relation to Lincolnshire's relationship with Hunan, such as neighbouring authorities, Midlands Engine, Department of International Trade, Foreign Commonwealth Office and China Britain Business Council as required RFQ Link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8d7a60bb-923b-ea11-80fc-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51dba7b3-397e-4c49-936f-dc828660792c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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