Tender

PAN1578 - International strategy development - China

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jun 2017 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the project titled "PAN1578 - International strategy development - China." This initiative aims to develop a strategy to attract Chinese businesses and investment to Leicester, a prominent city in the East Midlands, England. The tender period is set to conclude on 3rd July 2017, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 7th August 2017 and run until 31st March 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a total project value of £72,500 attributed to research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in international business development and investment attraction strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their innovative approaches and tailored solutions to contribute to Leicester's economic growth. The initiative provides a platform for businesses to engage in developing strategies that enhance Leicester's profile in the Chinese market, ultimately fostering trade activity and investment inflows.

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Notice Title

PAN1578 - International strategy development - China

Notice Description

With a population of over 300,000, Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and the tenth largest in the country. Its central location means it is one of the best connected areas in the UK, with London only an hour away by train. There are three excellent universities in the area, with 50,000 university students living in the city. The population is rapidly growing, especially amongst the young, and the workforce is highly skilled, culturally diverse and well qualified. The Inward Investment service at Leicester City Council is responsible for promoting the business benefits of Leicester to a national and international audience, by providing free and confidential packages of advice for location to potential investors. The package of support includes research support, property solutions, networking, recruitment, relocation help, account management and investor development, as well as aftercare support. The service also supports indigenous businesses to help them overcome barriers to growth in order to safeguard jobs in the city and surrounding area. The strategic objective is to attract inward investment and trade activity to the city and county and to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth - increased and sustained inward investment. Leicester City Council Inward Investment service wishes to invite quotations to procure a suitably qualified consultancy organisation to develop a China strategy to attract Chinese businesses and investment, and encourage trade activity to the area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cde8f7e2-50b0-4f7c-aac0-8ce22fae565d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6ee6cf-27e0-4202-a4ef-bc239409e277
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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
23 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Asvinkumar Chudasama
Contact Email
asvinkumar.chudasama@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542408

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

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