Tender

Soft Market Testing - Business Events, Meetings, Conferences & Exhibitions : Lead Generation & Management of the Conference Ambassador Network

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING

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01 Sep 2023 at 17:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company is conducting a tender titled "Soft Market Testing - Business Events, Meetings, Conferences & Exhibitions : Lead Generation & Management of the Conference Ambassador Network" in the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. The contract period will start on October 2, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025. The tender period ends on September 8, 2023, and the delivery location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in business analysis consultancy services and marketing management consultancy services to engage in soft market testing for lead generation and Conference Ambassador Network management. Interested providers can demonstrate their expertise in the Business Events / MICE sector until March 2025. Businesses with relevant experience in this sector are well-suited to compete in this procurement process to potentially secure a contract with the West Midlands Growth Company.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Business Events, Meetings, Conferences & Exhibitions : Lead Generation & Management of the Conference Ambassador Network

Notice Description

West Midlands Growth Company is exploring an opportunity to soft market test through prior market engagement, which is not a call for competition. The purpose of this exercise is to identify potential providers for this requirement, to gauge interest in a potential future procurement process and for potential providers to provide indicative costings for their solution. We require a specialist provider, who can demonstrate the previous experience and knowledge of the Business Events / MICE sector for the continuation and development of lead generation and also management of the Conference Ambassador Network until end of March 2025. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a518724d-1b09-487d-9ab7-ef49fe1ab872
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3156da-d8c6-402c-aeb0-d2d6436ce5ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 6AT
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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