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Invitation to Quote for the Development of Internationalisation Strategies for Local Enterprise Partnerships in the East Midlands

EMB-GROUP LTD

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Award

05 Jan 2021 at 12:57

Award Notice
Tender

24 Nov 2020 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Midlands Business Limited (EMB-GROUP LTD) has completed a procurement process for the "Invitation to Quote for the Development of Internationalisation Strategies for Local Enterprise Partnerships in the East Midlands." This initiative targets the industry of research and development consultancy services, specifically aimed at the areas of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2), Greater Lincolnshire, and Leicester and Leicestershire. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 18 December 2020, concluding on 22 March 2021. The tender was officially published on 24 November 2020, with an application deadline of 7 December 2020. The total value of the contract was £90,000, with a minimum value of £30,000.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in international trade and economic research services. Local organisations familiar with the East Midlands landscape would be well-positioned to compete for the commissioned internationalisation strategies. The focus on local expertise, along with the potential to support SMEs through tailored advice, aligns with the Government's Levelling Up agenda, making this an appealing opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in this region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for the Development of Internationalisation Strategies for Local Enterprise Partnerships in the East Midlands

Notice Description

East Midlands Business Limited (EMB) wishes to commission a single or multiple contractors to deliver internationalisation strategies at the spatial level of the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2), Greater Lincolnshire and Leicester and Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership areas. EMB is a Delivery Partner for the Department for International Trade (DIT), covering the East Midlands region. For this procurement we are acting on behalf of DIT and working in partnership with D2N2, Greater Lincolnshire and Leicester and Leicestershire LEPs. During 2020/21, DIT is piloting International Trade Adviser roles at LEP level. This is designed to support the Government's Levelling Up agenda and make international trade advice and support more available to SMEs by creating better wiring with LEP strategies and local Growth Hub activity. In support of this work, LEP-level Internationalisation Strategies will ensure that a common understanding exists between DIT and the LEPs, aligning policy and ensuring shared objectives that are complementary. This commission focuses on three Local Enterprise Partnership areas: * Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2) LEP * Greater Lincolnshire LEP * Leicester and Leicestershire LEP This procurement will identify a single or multiple consultants to deliver individual internationalisation strategies for East Midlands based LEPs. These are intended to provide local 'road maps' which help policy makers determine the best focus and nature of international trade support in their areas. This work will be tendered as three geographic Lots to encourage bids from locally knowledgeable organisations. Details of how to apply are set out in the attached Invitation to Quote document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96ef2c78-4136-47b9-a910-538e945d8860
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c4af44-2137-4fd3-8823-37800671ad90
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

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 22 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
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)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Astley & St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DEYTON BELL

HENHAM STRATEGY

Further Information

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