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title: "PAN1578 - International strategy development - China"
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# PAN1578 - International strategy development - China

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b38a12e-e1cd-4a79-a19c-11b49a9f4df8

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council is seeking a suitably qualified consultancy organisation to develop an international strategy aimed at attracting Chinese businesses and investment, as part of its ongoing commitment to economic growth in the region. This procurement is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 3rd July 2017, with an award made on 4th August 2017. The awarded contract is valued at £71,600 and is set to commence on 7th August 2017 and run until 31st March 2020, with delivery to be executed within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in international market strategies, particularly those focusing on Asian markets. Businesses that specialise in market research, investment promotion, and trade facilitation would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. This initiative not only aims to foster economic growth in Leicester but also serves to create a welcoming environment for international investment, potentially benefiting suppliers and businesses across various sectors seeking to expand their reach into new markets.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f142ea8-17cc-46b0-8cce-cedf107fbf34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHINA BRITAIN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2017 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f142ea8-17cc-46b0-8cce-cedf107fbf34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f142ea8-17cc-46b0-8cce-cedf107fbf34
  4th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=82ea5bef-0d4d-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

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