Planning

Partner for Inward Investment Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Planning

31 Jan 2020 at 16:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade (DIT), seeking a strategic partner for Inward Investment Services. This initiative aims to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to the UK through tailored events. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement session set for 2nd March 2020 and a contract notice to be published on 4th March 2020. The deliverables are centred around organising significant and bespoke investment events located in London, under the classification of miscellaneous business and business-related services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with experience in working with high-net-worth clients and corporate sponsorship. Businesses that can demonstrate extensive networks, the ability to secure sponsorships, and proficiency in logistics and event administration would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on tailored investment programmes also opens avenues for businesses that understand global investment trends and the specific interests of HNWIs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partner for Inward Investment Services

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade ("DIT") has a potential requirement for the provision of a strategic partner to attract the right individual investors (HNWI) to the UK through bespoke programmes, tailored to specific interests and put together through matchmaking them with UK investment opportunities. This will be completed by delivering three major events and leading up to 30 smaller events per annum. Therefore, the supplier must possess an extensive network of corporate partners and the ability to secure sponsorship, discounts and promotional tickets for events, as well as experience working with HNWIs and Family Offices across global markets. This experience should be utilised to identify potential HNWIs, who have interest in the UK or various industries or cultural attractions as candidates for these tailored events. In addition to organising and delivering the events, the supplier must provide an end to end service, including providing full support on logistics, administration, contingency planning and an on the day presence ahead of each visit. An example of a major event could be an evening reception for 10+ HNWIs in a prestigious venue that showcases the best of British and an example of a smaller event could be supporting a conference by sourcing refreshment or entertainment sponsorship. An example of a programme could be a 2-day programme in the UK for a single HNWI tailored to their specific investment interests. The provider should have extensive knowledge and understanding of HNWI and their investment interests and trends across the world in order to work with the department to encourage the right type of investment into UK companies. The Secretary of State for DIT is the contracting authority responsible for meeting this anticipated requirement. DIT are planning a Market Engagement session on the 2nd March 2020. DIT intends to publish the Contract Notice 4th March 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63b55d0b-e3db-4338-bc27-9cb5f492c21d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fada9a25-79f6-4e97-bd51-fd1d93035216
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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