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title: "Expanding North East presence in International Markets"
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# Expanding North East presence in International Markets

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8168d5c5-c906-4161-96de-3eb3e2acc9bf

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Expanding North East presence in International Markets" is being conducted by the Department for International Trade, focusing on enhancing the export capabilities of SMEs in the North East England region. This tender, classified under project management consultancy services, is currently in the tender stage and will close on 16 December 2016. The project's objective is to support 360 SMEs, particularly in priority sectors, with an estimated budget of £40,000. The contract period will commence on 9 January 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on export consultancy and project management services, especially those that cater to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can assist in developing export growth strategies or enhancing the export performance of businesses in the North East will be well-suited to participate in this procurement. With an emphasis on job creation and sustainable export processes, this project can help interested service providers expand their business horizons in the international market.

## Notice

Expanding North East presence in International Markets Overall Objectives and Outputs The project will address key aspirations of the North East LEPs ESIF by supporting companies to develop export growth strategies, and enter international markets. The key objectives of the project are to: - Deliver strategic export support to 360 ambitious and North East SMEs, with a focus on the LEP priority sectors and the needs of Transitional area beneficiaries. - Increase employment in those SMEs supported by creating 325 new jobs - Increase the number of Transitional area companies considering exporting as a development of their business model through an increase of regional ITA specialist. - Assist a minimum of 360 companies to improve their export performance through access to the Export Development Fund - Deliver sustainable export processes and knowledge transfer to the 135 companies through the Virtual Export Managers and Export Sector Specialists

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c6d286-1230-48ea-88ed-55e82e0d0313 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2016 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c6d286-1230-48ea-88ed-55e82e0d0313

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c6d286-1230-48ea-88ed-55e82e0d0313
  7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135733
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## Notice URLs

- http://gov.uk/dit

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