Tender

ITT The Provision of Research Consultancy Greater Manchester Internationalisation Strategy US Market

THE GROWTH COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Aug 2023 at 08:42

Tender

02 Aug 2023 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company, a social enterprise delivering consultancy services, is seeking a provider for the delivery of Greater Manchester Internationalisation Strategy - US Markets. The procurement process involves evaluating market strengths and aligning with Greater Manchester's priorities. The tender, with a value of GBP 168,000, has a deadline for submissions by 17.00pm on Friday 18th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for research consultancy firms to contribute to the internationalisation strategy in US markets. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those experienced in market research and consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, offering potential growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services sector.

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Notice Title

ITT The Provision of Research Consultancy Greater Manchester Internationalisation Strategy US Market

Notice Description

MIDAS and Marketing Manchester are proud to be part of The Growth Company (GC). The Growth Company is a social enterprise, that delivers skills, employment, consultancy, and business support services across the UK, with the aim of enabling growth, creating jobs, and improving lives. MIDAS and Marketing Manchester are seeking to appoint a provider of research consultancy services for the delivery of Greater Manchester Internationalisation Strategy - US Markets. You are hereby invited to submit a tender for the above services. MIDAS and Marketing Manchester are exploring how to effectively implement the Greater Manchester Internationalisation Strategy in US markets and how to develop strategy cluster partnerships. We are looking for a provider to evaluate each market based upon its relative strengths and its alignment with the priorities of Greater Manchester, using research driven methods. MIDAS and Marketing Manchester through this activity, are working together on a framework to identify which cities, regions, and sectors should be targeted, while also identifying secondary emerging opportunities for future years. The successful provider will produce a report setting out the sectors and markets and US geographies for investment and partnerships. You are required to make your tender submission via the Panacea e-tendering platform. To apply for the opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Submissions must be submitted in the required format and be returned by 17.00pm on Friday 18th August 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f468386-81e0-414d-a179-f47fabd52aa1
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4be05b-141a-4dc7-9bce-a26eaec04da8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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