--- title: "Inward Investment Function" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc66b21b-b29e-476f-9c32-11de6765aeaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc66b21b-b29e-476f-9c32-11de6765aeaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc66b21b-b29e-476f-9c32-11de6765aeaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc66b21b-b29e-476f-9c32-11de6765aeaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2017-04-21" --- # Inward Investment Function Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc66b21b-b29e-476f-9c32-11de6765aeaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc66b21b-b29e-476f-9c32-11de6765aeaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc66b21b-b29e-476f-9c32-11de6765aeaf.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is seeking a top-notch provider for its "Inward Investment Function" as part of the West London Alliance. This public procurement falls under the services industry, classified specifically under research and development services, with an invitation to quote period running from 11th May 2017 to 11th June 2017. Interested parties must ensure their submissions are received by the end date, as no late entries will be accepted. The service is expected to commence on 13th July 2017 and continue for one year. The procurement method applies an "Other" categorisation, emphasising the opportunity for bidders to propose self-funding options, including a zero-cost alternative that does not rely on public funds. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in inward investment services, consultancy, and related fields. Firms with a robust track record in promoting regional investment, trade, and relocation will be particularly competitive. The successful bidder will be expected to engage with local stakeholders and government departments while also developing private sponsorship avenues to fund their services, thus cultivating business growth opportunities in the region. Additionally, businesses focusing on innovative funding models and those experienced in strategic partnerships will find this procurement particularly advantageous. ## Notice The West London Alliance (WLA) group of councils is looking to procure a world-class provider of inward investment services with a proven track record of successfully promoting local areas as inward investment, trade and international relocation opportunities. The successful bidder will be ready to act as a strategic partner to the WLA. They will take proactive steps to understand the sub-regional inward investment landscape, network with the most relevant organisations and government departments, and creatively find ways to put the sub-region on the UK and international map. Please note that the successful bidder will be experienced at raising private sponsorship, resulting in a financially sustainable service that delivers the defined set out outputs and outcomes set out in the brief. As part of their response, bidders are asked to provide a "zero cost option" for providing the service that would not rely on public funds and set out what this would means in terms of delivery timescales. If public funds were required to establish the service and take it to delivery, bidders are asked to set out how much would be required. Invitation to quote period from the 11th of May 2017 to 11th of June 2017 and submissions will not be accepted after the 11th of June 2017. The clarification period for providers is open from the 20th of April 2017 to the 10th of May 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faf8f49-051a-4b8e-9937-b96e1012a032 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jul 2017 - 13 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | EALING | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 21 Apr 2017 at 08:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faf8f49-051a-4b8e-9937-b96e1012a032 - 20 Apr 2017 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faf8f49-051a-4b8e-9937-b96e1012a032 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faf8f49-051a-4b8e-9937-b96e1012a032 21st April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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