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PR Services for Business & Tourism Programme - AWARD

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering, which is seeking suppliers for Public Relations Services as part of their Business & Tourism Programme. The procurement method chosen is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a tender period that ended on 23 September 2020. The contract is set to commence on 16 March 2021 and will last until 15 March 2024, with a total contract value of £385,000. The initiative aims to enhance the West Midlands and UK's reputation on a global scale, especially in target markets such as India, Australia, and Canada.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in media relations, public relations, and marketing services. Firms that excel in digital and traditional media engagement, particularly those with experience in driving trade and investment awareness, would be well-suited to compete. Businesses prepared to manage multi-channel campaigns, host media events, and undertake strategic outreach will find this procurement offering particularly advantageous for growth and expansion in dynamic international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR Services for Business & Tourism Programme - AWARD

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: All documents, apart from the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), contained on the procurement portal, are password protected. A signed NDA is required to be submitted by the Tenderer and their sub-contracted suppliers, BEFORE access to the documents are granted. Please review and sign the NDA and send to paul.jones@wmgrowth.com to obtain the password to access the documents. The West Midlands Growth Company require suppliers to generate media coverage (both digital/influencer and traditional media). The Business & Tourism programme aims to drive long-term economic benefits by boosting the West Midlands' and UK's global reputation as a world-class destination for trade, investment and tourism. These economic benefits will be achieved by enhancing perceptions of the UK and West Midlands, and strengthening the UK's relationship with other nations. The winning supplier will generate business and trade media coverage (both digital and traditional media) that will raise awareness and improve perceptions of the UK and West Midlands. For Lot 1, these outputs must focus on securing high-quality business media coverage and influencer engagement to help generate investment and trade opportunities in the following markets: India, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, UK. Activity is expected to cover: * Ongoing media relations to generate coverage promoting trade and investment * 15 mini proactive milestone campaigns * Hosting media and influencer visits * Press office support * Project management and client liaison * Evaluation, including monitoring of budget and KPIs * Creation of media assets and content where required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f0bb3aa-e01f-4318-bd3c-39ff7a8e77dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addbf5af-96c5-4712-8fc9-2e67320607e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2024 3-4 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
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Ronny Tigere
Contact Email
ronny.tigere@wmgrowth.com
Contact Phone
+44 (0)121 202 5016

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
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
2
Supplier Names

FTI CONSULTING

MCCANN CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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