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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Development of Internationalisation Strategies for Local Enterprise Partnerships in the East Midlands"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Development of Internationalisation Strategies for Local Enterprise Partnerships in the East Midlands

Buyer: EMB-GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96ef2c78-4136-47b9-a910-538e945d8860

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## Summary

East Midlands Business Limited (EMB-GROUP LTD) has completed a procurement process for the "Invitation to Quote for the Development of Internationalisation Strategies for Local Enterprise Partnerships in the East Midlands." This initiative targets the industry of research and development consultancy services, specifically aimed at the areas of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2), Greater Lincolnshire, and Leicester and Leicestershire. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 18 December 2020, concluding on 22 March 2021. The tender was officially published on 24 November 2020, with an application deadline of 7 December 2020. The total value of the contract was £90,000, with a minimum value of £30,000.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in international trade and economic research services. Local organisations familiar with the East Midlands landscape would be well-positioned to compete for the commissioned internationalisation strategies. The focus on local expertise, along with the potential to support SMEs through tailored advice, aligns with the Government's Levelling Up agenda, making this an appealing opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in this region.

## Notice

East Midlands Business Limited (EMB) wishes to commission a single or multiple contractors to deliver internationalisation strategies at the spatial level of the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2), Greater Lincolnshire and Leicester and Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership areas. EMB is a Delivery Partner for the Department for International Trade (DIT), covering the East Midlands region. For this procurement we are acting on behalf of DIT and working in partnership with D2N2, Greater Lincolnshire and Leicester and Leicestershire LEPs. During 2020/21, DIT is piloting International Trade Adviser roles at LEP level. This is designed to support the Government's Levelling Up agenda and make international trade advice and support more available to SMEs by creating better wiring with LEP strategies and local Growth Hub activity. In support of this work, LEP-level Internationalisation Strategies will ensure that a common understanding exists between DIT and the LEPs, aligning policy and ensuring shared objectives that are complementary. This commission focuses on three Local Enterprise Partnership areas: * Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2) LEP * Greater Lincolnshire LEP * Leicester and Leicestershire LEP This procurement will identify a single or multiple consultants to deliver individual internationalisation strategies for East Midlands based LEPs. These are intended to provide local 'road maps' which help policy makers determine the best focus and nature of international trade support in their areas. This work will be tendered as three geographic Lots to encourage bids from locally knowledgeable organisations. Details of how to apply are set out in the attached Invitation to Quote document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c4af44-2137-4fd3-8823-37800671ad90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 22 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,890 |
| 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 | EMB-GROUP LTD |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Astley & St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DEYTON BELL; HENHAM STRATEGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c4af44-2137-4fd3-8823-37800671ad90
- 24 Nov 2020 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe029c2-a5a2-4997-9b0d-119fdd6e61f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c4af44-2137-4fd3-8823-37800671ad90
  5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe029c2-a5a2-4997-9b0d-119fdd6e61f5
  24th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/559929f3-97af-4e96-a1d3-b0435c384419

## Notice URLs

- http://www.emb-group.co.uk

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