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ITS World Congress 2025- Communications Support- Atlanta

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Aug 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority undertook a selective procurement process, choosing to call off from a framework agreement, to secure communications support for the ITS World Congress 2025 in Atlanta. The procurement focused on marketing services, which included filming exhibition stands and managing media activities, reflecting the CPV classification 79342000. The process reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £39,000 and officially awarded on 31st March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. Key delivery locations include the West Midlands and South East regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marketing and communications sector, especially those with capabilities in social media and event support. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, would find this tender appealing given its emphasis on SME suitability. Successful engagement in such high-profile events like the ITS World Congress can enhance business visibility and provide a platform for portfolio expansion for companies that are able to effectively meet the unique demands of the project. PH INITIATIVES LTD, an SME, was awarded the contract, indicating a competitive yet accessible opportunity for similar businesses in the industry.

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Notice Title

ITS World Congress 2025- Communications Support- Atlanta

Notice Description

This project aims to provide communications support for the ITS World Congress 2025 in Atlanta. It will focus on filming exhibition stands, supporting social media activity, intervene exhibitors, inviting press releases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-611b089f-a485-4018-98fa-ddee2c51fd94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c17b99c-2a6b-40b3-bc19-5a4494eb9333
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
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), TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PH INITIATIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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