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West Midlands International Strategy - AWARD

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING

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04 Jul 2023 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering has awarded a contract for the West Midlands International Strategy project. The project involves the development of a draft strategy by 31st July 2023 in alignment with the region's 2030 Plan for Growth. The Economic Growth Board approved the project in December 2022 to support inclusive economic growth across the region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 18th April 2023 and a contract period from 24th April 2023 to 31st July 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the general management consultancy services sector, particularly those focusing on international strategies and economic development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to elevate the West Midlands' presence on the global stage by covering areas such as trade, investment, research, and tourism. Businesses that can contribute to shaping the region's international efforts and enhancing its global profile would find this tender aligning with their expertise and objectives.

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Notice Title

West Midlands International Strategy - AWARD

Notice Description

This project aims to develop a West Midlands International Strategy (WMIS), with the product being a draft for consultation by 31st July 2023. The Economic Growth Board (EGB) approved the development of the WMIS in December 2022. The EGB is a sub-board of the WMCA focused on supporting inclusive economic growth across the region. EGB has commissioned the WMGC to develop the strategy in partnership with regional and national stakeholders. Crucially, the DBT is committed to co-developing the strategy with WMGC. It has been agreed at EGB that the WMIS will internationalise the WMCA's 2030 Plan for Growth, and will be aligned with and support the delivery of other regional and local strategies and plans. Its purpose is to shape the region's collective international effort and resources to elevate the region's presence and impact on the global stage in line with Global West Midlands. The WMIS will be multilateral in that it will cover trade, investment, R&D, students, and tourism - as well a 'soft power' considerations such as culture and international diasporas. By combining all these elements we aim to be able increase our international effectiveness and profile. The Strategy will lead to a shared delivery plan which will align resources from across the public, private and academic sectors of the West Midlands with those of Government. The region has demonstrated the impact it can make internationally through the BATP. Given current economic challenges, the time is now right for the region to coalesce if the West Midlands is to out-compete global regions and nations in order to deliver its Plan for Growth. According to research by WMGC, whilst the region's brand is achieving some degree of cut-through, there is significant potential for improvement: o The West Midlands is currently rated as a third tier location o Whereas Manchester is seen as a key European centre alongside a range of other second tier locations such as Copenhagen This urgently needs addressing if the region is to ensure that it has at least one Global City by 2030, in line with government's ambitions in the Levelling Up White Paper. It is important that this Strategy is ambitious and innovative in equal measure to ensure we deliver stretching and meaningful outcomes for our region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac6aea5f-336d-41df-bb16-92f18eeb5bce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea7b184-bc1c-4b2f-ae41-c95df90a78d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 1-6 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 GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Paul Jones
Contact Email
paul.jones@marketingbirmingham.com
Contact Phone
0121 202 5115

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCO GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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