Tender

Expanding North East presence in International Markets

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Tender

07 Dec 2016 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Expanding North East presence in International Markets" is being conducted by the Department for International Trade, focusing on enhancing the export capabilities of SMEs in the North East England region. This tender, classified under project management consultancy services, is currently in the tender stage and will close on 16 December 2016. The project's objective is to support 360 SMEs, particularly in priority sectors, with an estimated budget of £40,000. The contract period will commence on 9 January 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on export consultancy and project management services, especially those that cater to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can assist in developing export growth strategies or enhancing the export performance of businesses in the North East will be well-suited to participate in this procurement. With an emphasis on job creation and sustainable export processes, this project can help interested service providers expand their business horizons in the international market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expanding North East presence in International Markets

Notice Description

Expanding North East presence in International Markets Overall Objectives and Outputs The project will address key aspirations of the North East LEPs ESIF by supporting companies to develop export growth strategies, and enter international markets. The key objectives of the project are to: - Deliver strategic export support to 360 ambitious and North East SMEs, with a focus on the LEP priority sectors and the needs of Transitional area beneficiaries. - Increase employment in those SMEs supported by creating 325 new jobs - Increase the number of Transitional area companies considering exporting as a development of their business model through an increase of regional ITA specialist. - Assist a minimum of 360 companies to improve their export performance through access to the Export Development Fund - Deliver sustainable export processes and knowledge transfer to the 135 companies through the Virtual Export Managers and Export Sector Specialists

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8168d5c5-c906-4161-96de-3eb3e2acc9bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c6d286-1230-48ea-88ed-55e82e0d0313
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 1-2 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
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
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TS
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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