Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c78-130d-709d-9937-1b8129d2d5ad/invitation-to-quote-for-the-development-of-internationalisation-strategies-for-l awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Quote for the Development of Internationalisation Strategies for Local Enterprise Partnerships in the East Midlands [Emb-Group Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/emb-group-ltd) Estimated value £30,000 to £90,000 Published 24 Nov 2020 Deadline Closed 7 Dec 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. 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