Tender

Lead Generation Consultancy to support SME FDI attraction into Greater Manchester

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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Tender

16 Mar 2022 at 16:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company is inviting tenders for the project titled "Lead Generation Consultancy to support SME FDI attraction into Greater Manchester". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically general management consultancy services and business development consultancy services, and is located in Greater Manchester, England. The procurement method is open, and the tendering process is currently active. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 28th March 2022, with the contract beginning on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 30th September 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in lead generation and foreign direct investment strategies, particularly those with experience in the SME sector. Businesses that can identify and engage high growth SMEs looking to expand into the UK market will be well-positioned to compete. The successful consultant will need to demonstrate the capability to introduce at least 40 qualified SMEs intent on establishing a presence in Greater Manchester, thus potentially fostering local job creation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Generation Consultancy to support SME FDI attraction into Greater Manchester

Notice Description

MIDAS (Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service Ltd) is the inward investment agency for Greater Manchester, providing free of charge advice and assistance to national and international organisations looking to locate in the area or expand their existing operations. MIDAS' services include the provision of market research and labour information, assistance with finding property, access to finance and help to recruit and train staff. MIDAS wishes to appoint a consultancy/agency to provide lead generation support to increase FDI investment from high growth European SMEs into Greater Manchester. This activity will sit alongside the proactive SMEs targeting that MIDAS currently delivers internationally and supports the overall aim of successfully attracting international SMEs to set up in Greater Manchester and resulting job creation. MIDAS is specifically targeting SME's that are looking to scale up at pace in the UK and therefore the successful applicant will need to have specific knowledge or analytics capabilities that can identify businesses that are at this stage of their development cycle as well as looking at expanding into the UK. MIDAS will expect introductions to at least 40 qualified SMEs that fit the above growth description that have the intention to establish a physical presence in Greater Manchester and create between 5 and 50 (or beyond) jobs per SME by June 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27848c5b-c04a-4fbe-89e6-9d2b8164d151
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
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
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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