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Tender for the supply of a study into exporting and international trade across Local Enterprise Partnership Areas in the Midlands Engine area

EMB-GROUP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2021 at 12:27

Tender

08 Oct 2021 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves EMB-GROUP LTD, located in Leicester, for the "Tender for the supply of a study into exporting and international trade across Local Enterprise Partnership Areas in the Midlands Engine area." This project falls within the research consultancy services industry and is currently at the Award stage. The contract is set to commence on 15th November 2021 and must be completed by 31st March 2022, with a budget of approximately £40,000. Tenders must have been submitted by 1st November 2021 under an open procurement method designed to encourage competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research consultancy services. Companies with expertise in international trade, data analysis, and local enterprise partnerships would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation within the market.

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Notice Title

Tender for the supply of a study into exporting and international trade across Local Enterprise Partnership Areas in the Midlands Engine area

Notice Description

East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is a private company which provides a range of business consultancy and programme management services. EMB is the Department for International Trade's (DIT) delivery partner in the East Midlands and is responsible for delivering international trade development services. EMB is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of research services to refresh 2017 & 2019 baseline data on export/international trade at the spatial level of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in the Midlands Engine area to evaluate the local importance of international trade and increase understanding of the profile of exporting businesses and the top overseas markets. Further details of the requirements and how to tender for this contract are set out in the attached Tender Specification. The contract shall run from November 2021 and work should be completed and invoiced by no later than 31st March 2022. A budget in the region of PS40,000 (exclusive of VAT) is available to fund the Midlands Engine Export Research project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-871ae3fd-9ce7-47f7-998e-4cee262de135
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc77d2bf-c49d-4745-a67d-07af95ce8486
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,989 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EMB-GROUP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1RJ
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Astley & St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORTUS ECONOMIC RESEARCH

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