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title: "Tourism & Hospitality Sector Development and Business Information Support Service"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Tourism & Hospitality Sector Development and Business Information Support Service

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1bd7113-ffe5-4a14-9dba-e843ec5c7543

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council is seeking to appoint a provider for the 'Tourism & Hospitality Sector Development and Business Information Support Service'. This initiative, classified under research and development services and consultancy, focuses on providing tailored support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East Midlands, specifically Leicester. The procurement will follow an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 12th June 2017. The contract is projected to commence on 10th July 2017 and will last until 10th September 2019, with a total budget of £300,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, business development, and support services aimed at SMEs. Companies that provide expert advice, coaching, and training workshops could greatly benefit from this initiative, as the project aims to enhance the capacity of local businesses by encouraging recruitment and innovation. The focus on SME support positions this tender as a perfect match for consultancies looking to expand their client base in the region.

## Notice

By way of this tender, the Councils will seek to appoint an experienced provider to carry out Information, Diagnostic and Business assessments of such SME's and provide them with specialist advice by way of 1-2-1 support, coaching, masters-classes, seminars and workshops etc. to encourage them to recruit new staff and introduce new products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e03b1f7f-1ad1-45b4-9c18-4de190c20b24 |
| 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 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 10 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| 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 | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## 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
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2017 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e03b1f7f-1ad1-45b4-9c18-4de190c20b24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e03b1f7f-1ad1-45b4-9c18-4de190c20b24
  19th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk

## Provenance

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