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Award

18 Aug 2017 at 15:43

Tender

27 Jun 2017 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Midlands Engine Audience" is being managed by Marketing Birmingham Ltd on behalf of the Midlands Engine Partnership. This initiative aims to deliver economic growth in the West Midlands, an area noted for its economy worth over £200 billion and a strong population of 12 million. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on data supply services and research and development consultancy services. It is currently at the award stage, with a total value of £66,000, following an open procurement method. Bids for the contract were due by 12:00 noon BST on 17th July 2017, with the contract period specified to commence on 1st August 2017 and concluding on 2nd July 2018.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in market research, data supply, and research consultancy services. Companies with capabilities in data analysis, sentiment research, and economic consulting would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The ability to foster a collective identity and promote economic growth aligns with the Midlands Engine's aspirations, making this a strategic opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their portfolio within a region that holds a quarter of the UK’s manufacturing capacity and a diverse workforce.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Midlands Engine Audience

Notice Description

This contract is being managed by West Midlands Growth Company for the Midlands Engine Partnership. The Midlands Engine is the partnership working to ensure that the Midlands is working harder than ever, together, to deliver economic growth. In doing so we are determined to build our collective identity, to develop our competitive offer, to promote the Midlands to the world and to attract people to join us here - to invest, to trade, to study, to work and to live. * an economy worth over PS200 billion * a population of 12 million people * a quarter of the UK's manufacturing capacity * a 4.6 million strong workforce This contract has been divided into two LOTS. Suppliers can bid for one or both LOTS. Project aims The Midlands Engine, working with its partners wants to create a baseline of attitudinal, sentiments and agreed metrics to build a campaign that will foster; * A collective identity * Drive economic growth * Promote the Midlands to the world * Attract people to invest, trade, study and work * Create a brighter future for all Midlander's The research and insight work will provide baseline data to quantify the outcomes and successes of the campaign and serve as a marker to measure the desired reach and impact of campaign activity. Please refer to the tender brief for full requirements, process and timescales. To access the full tender brief, all suppliers MUST visit the West Midlands Growth Company [formerly Marketing Birmingham] e-Procurement system to register interest and submit a tender bid. e-Procurement https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home Please note the deadline for full submission as outlined in the attached brief is no later than 12:00 noon BST Monday 17th July 2017. Additional information: To access the tender brief, all suppliers MUST visit the West Midlands Growth Company (formally Marketing Birmingham) e-Procurement system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e4ed3c1-b846-4387-9712-b3df4342a060
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874ccb58-4bcf-46f9-bd7f-f40805e131dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72319000 - Data supply services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20179 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2017 - 2 Jul 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2ND
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Vector Research

Eventure Research Limited

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