Tender

PAN1728 - International Strategy Development - India

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2017 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2017 at 08:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently conducting an open tender process titled "PAN1728 - International Strategy Development - India" aimed at attracting Indian businesses and investment to the region. This procurement falls under the category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" and is set to close on 2nd October 2017. The anticipated contract, valued at £72,500, will be awarded for a period commencing on 6th November 2017 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The services required are focused on developing a strategy for India-related trade and investment, and proposals must align with European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) guidelines.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in international trade and investment strategies, especially in relation to the Indian market. Businesses with a proven track record of successful engagements with city councils or similar organisations, particularly those serving diverse populations, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on ERDF compliance also favours firms familiar with such funding frameworks, thereby broadening the potential for collaboration and successful bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN1728 - International Strategy Development - India

Notice Description

Please be aware these activities are funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and therefore all documents relating to this activity will have to adhere to our funder's guidelines, including presentations on standard ERDF templates and using ERDF logos on any material such as hand-outs. Full details on ERDF are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-structural-and-investment-funds-programme-guidance . Leicester City Council Inward Investment service wishes to invite quotations to procure a suitably qualified consultancy organisation to develop an India strategy and implement the programme to attract Indian businesses, investment and encourage trade activity to the area. Therefore, Leicester City Council would like to work with a consultancy firm who has a proven track record of developing and implementing India related trade and investment strategies with other city councils in the UK with a similar diverse population. The proposed Contract will run until Sept 2019 and it is anticipated to be awarded to a single Supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1e4eb28-9049-4ff6-b9e8-15ab929efb69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b793b14-20e6-45d0-9678-07613d9383d4
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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