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PAN1578 - International strategy development - China

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2017 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council is seeking a suitably qualified consultancy organisation to develop an international strategy aimed at attracting Chinese businesses and investment, as part of its ongoing commitment to economic growth in the region. This procurement is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 3rd July 2017, with an award made on 4th August 2017. The awarded contract is valued at £71,600 and is set to commence on 7th August 2017 and run until 31st March 2020, with delivery to be executed within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in international market strategies, particularly those focusing on Asian markets. Businesses that specialise in market research, investment promotion, and trade facilitation would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. This initiative not only aims to foster economic growth in Leicester but also serves to create a welcoming environment for international investment, potentially benefiting suppliers and businesses across various sectors seeking to expand their reach into new markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN1578 - International strategy development - China

Notice Description

With a population of over 300,000, Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and the tenth largest in the country. Its central location means it is one of the best connected areas in the UK, with London only an hour away by train. There are three excellent universities in the area, with 50,000 university students living in the city. The population is rapidly growing, especially amongst the young, and the workforce is highly skilled, culturally diverse and well qualified. The Inward Investment service at Leicester City Council is responsible for promoting the business benefits of Leicester to a national and international audience, by providing free and confidential packages of advice for location to potential investors. The package of support includes research support, property solutions, networking, recruitment, relocation help, account management and investor development, as well as aftercare support. The service also supports indigenous businesses to help them overcome barriers to growth in order to safeguard jobs in the city and surrounding area. The strategic objective is to attract inward investment and trade activity to the city and county and to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth - increased and sustained inward investment. Leicester City Council Inward Investment service wishes to invite quotations to procure a suitably qualified consultancy organisation to develop a China strategy to attract Chinese businesses and investment, and encourage trade activity to the area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f142ea8-17cc-46b0-8cce-cedf107fbf34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Asvinkumar Chudasama
Contact Email
asvinkumar.chudasama@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542408

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHINA BRITAIN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

Further Information

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