Award

Foreign Direct Lead Generation - North America

MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Dec 2020 at 08:50

Award Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2019 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Foreign Direct Lead Generation - North America" tender, initiated by Marketing Birmingham Ltd, involves the provision of business development consultancy services aimed at securing inward investment to the West Midlands. This tender was published on 16th September 2019, and the tender period ended on 4th October 2019. The subsequent contract was awarded on 14th October 2019, with a total value of £109,300. The contract is set to run until 1st October 2021, with a geographical focus on potential investors from the USA and Canada, specifically targeting growth opportunities that could generate new jobs in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms engaged in business development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in lead generation strategies targeting North American markets. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record of effectively attracting inward investment or have established networks in the relevant geographic areas would be well-suited to compete. Given the potential for creating new jobs and expanding market presence, this process could be a pivotal project for agencies looking to enhance their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foreign Direct Lead Generation - North America

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to appoint a supplier for inward investment lead generation to the West Midlands Growth Company aimed at securing inward investment projects and new direct jobs created from these businesses from North America, specifically USA and Canada. The lead generation activity will be fully aligned with West Midlands Growth Company's strategic direction and will target potential investors for the West Midlands. Geographically targeted within this to appropriate areas of the USA and Canada with specific lead generation activity focussed on prioritising: The purpose of the project is to reach and qualify companies looking to capitalise on market opportunities presented by locating or expanding in the West Midlands area. Activity should ideally be based on engagement with businesses with sufficient growth potential to yield 15 new jobs per project. All suppliers must visit our e-Procurement system (In-Tend) to register and submit the tender. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a18807d-5fb1-460d-ad3f-5791d3158c5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c84a09-78a1-447b-9b42-37a412fd1b65
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2019 - 1 Oct 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD
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
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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