Tender

Foreign Direct Lead Generation - German Speaking Markets in Europe 2022-2023

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING

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04 Apr 2022 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd is conducting an open procurement process for the project titled "Foreign Direct Lead Generation - German Speaking Markets in Europe 2022-2023." This initiative is aimed at securing inward investment projects and creating new direct jobs within the West Midlands region. The procurement process is classified under business development consultancy services and is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2022 and will run for one year, concluding on 30th April 2023, with a total estimated value of £60,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lead generation, economic development, and investment consultancy, particularly those focused on the German-speaking markets in Europe. Companies that have experience in sectors such as transport technologies, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in promoting investment opportunities and can effectively engage with potential investors will be in a strong position to participate and potentially benefit from this project.

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Notice Title

Foreign Direct Lead Generation - German Speaking Markets in Europe 2022-2023

Notice Description

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is helping to create new jobs, expand existing businesses and attract new businesses and investment to the region, aligned to the ambitions set out in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Strategic Economic Plan. The WMGC is owned by the WMCA and its Constituent Members, with governance that heavily involves the private sector in the majority. Its core WMCA and local authority funding will be used to attract significant additional funding from the private sector and other sources, such as future Devolution Deals. 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 German Speaking Markets in Europe. 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 German speaking Europe with specific lead generation activity focussed on prioritising: Future (Smart) Mobility: o Transport Technologies - o Automotive including connected and autonomous vehicle technology o Aerospace o Advanced manufacturing o Rail o Industry 4.0 o Energy storage The above are considered priority sectors with opportunities from this geographic market. However, lead generation more reactively can also be considered from other priority and secondary sectors including for example, food technology, materials and construction technologies, Data-driven healthcare including medical technologies, Creative and Tech and Financial & Professional Services. The project will also create or build on any existing FDI pipeline in the designated territory of German speaking Markets in Europe. The list of target geographies and sectors is by no means exclusive. In this programme, West Midlands Growth Company will strategically target potential investment of both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger enterprises. Additional information: All suppliers must visit and register interest via the In-Tend system prior to submitting the tender. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home Once you have expressed interest, the tender bid will be available to download from the "Brief Stage" tab. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the submission process on the website prior to the submission deadline. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties or require any help, you should contact West Midlands Growth Company at the earliest possible point prior to the deadline in order to resolve any issues. Failure to communicate with us prior to the deadline will result in your company being removed from the procurement process. Telephone 0121 202 5115 - please quote the tender reference number. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586315c4-8f57-47d0-979d-428c407412bc
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 6-12 months
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
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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