--- title: "PAN1578 - International strategy development - China" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cde8f7e2-50b0-4f7c-aac0-8ce22fae565d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cde8f7e2-50b0-4f7c-aac0-8ce22fae565d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cde8f7e2-50b0-4f7c-aac0-8ce22fae565d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cde8f7e2-50b0-4f7c-aac0-8ce22fae565d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-23" --- # PAN1578 - International strategy development - China Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cde8f7e2-50b0-4f7c-aac0-8ce22fae565d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cde8f7e2-50b0-4f7c-aac0-8ce22fae565d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cde8f7e2-50b0-4f7c-aac0-8ce22fae565d.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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/ab6ee6cf-27e0-4202-a4ef-bc239409e277 | | 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 | 23 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2017 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6ee6cf-27e0-4202-a4ef-bc239409e277 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6ee6cf-27e0-4202-a4ef-bc239409e277 23rd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=82ea5bef-0d4d-e711-80e3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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