--- title: "PAN1728 - International Strategy Development - India" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1e4eb28-9049-4ff6-b9e8-15ab929efb69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1e4eb28-9049-4ff6-b9e8-15ab929efb69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1e4eb28-9049-4ff6-b9e8-15ab929efb69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1e4eb28-9049-4ff6-b9e8-15ab929efb69.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-19" --- # PAN1728 - International Strategy Development - India Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1e4eb28-9049-4ff6-b9e8-15ab929efb69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1e4eb28-9049-4ff6-b9e8-15ab929efb69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1e4eb28-9049-4ff6-b9e8-15ab929efb69.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is currently conducting an open tender process titled "PAN1728 - International Strategy Development - India" aimed at attracting Indian businesses and investment to the region. This procurement falls under the category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" and is set to close on 2nd October 2017. The anticipated contract, valued at £72,500, will be awarded for a period commencing on 6th November 2017 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The services required are focused on developing a strategy for India-related trade and investment, and proposals must align with European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) guidelines. This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in international trade and investment strategies, especially in relation to the Indian market. Businesses with a proven track record of successful engagements with city councils or similar organisations, particularly those serving diverse populations, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on ERDF compliance also favours firms familiar with such funding frameworks, thereby broadening the potential for collaboration and successful bidding. ## Notice Please be aware these activities are funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and therefore all documents relating to this activity will have to adhere to our funder's guidelines, including presentations on standard ERDF templates and using ERDF logos on any material such as hand-outs. Full details on ERDF are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-structural-and-investment-funds-programme-guidance . Leicester City Council Inward Investment service wishes to invite quotations to procure a suitably qualified consultancy organisation to develop an India strategy and implement the programme to attract Indian businesses, investment and encourage trade activity to the area. Therefore, Leicester City Council would like to work with a consultancy firm who has a proven track record of developing and implementing India related trade and investment strategies with other city councils in the UK with a similar diverse population. The proposed Contract will run until Sept 2019 and it is anticipated to be awarded to a single Supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b793b14-20e6-45d0-9678-07613d9383d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £72,500 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 19 Sep 2017 at 09:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b793b14-20e6-45d0-9678-07613d9383d4 - 19 Sep 2017 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b793b14-20e6-45d0-9678-07613d9383d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b793b14-20e6-45d0-9678-07613d9383d4 19th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-structural-and-investment-funds-programme-guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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