Tender

Catalytic Placemaking - Integrated Marketing & PR Campaign

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd is seeking a supplier for an Integrated Marketing & PR Campaign to drive catalytic placemaking within the region. The procurement process, led by the active buying organisation, West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering, pertains to the industry category of advertising campaign services. The initiative is strategically aimed at enhancing the profile and reputation of the West Midlands, creating good jobs, sustaining vibrant destinations, and regenerating the built environment. This open procedure falls below the threshold and is inviting tenders until the deadline of 8th November 2024, with the contract period starting on 9th December 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The campaign will focus on key areas including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, as well as wider local and international audiences.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for marketing and PR firms, especially those experienced in place marketing and economic development, to significantly contribute to the West Midlands' growth ambitions. The project is well-suited for SMEs capable of delivering focused and high-impact campaigns that align with regional strategic objectives. By serving as the strategic partner for the West Midlands Growth Company, the appointed supplier will play a crucial role in enhancing the region's attractiveness to businesses, investors, and visitors, thereby fostering business expansion and economic vitality. The emphasis on partnership across public, private, and academic sectors offers a collaborative platform for growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

Catalytic Placemaking - Integrated Marketing & PR Campaign

Notice Description

Purpose of the Agreement The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) will establish an agreement with one supplier to provide specialist marketing and communications support for all the requirements included in the scope of this tender process. Background: About West Midlands Growth Company: The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) designated investment promotion agency and destination management organisation. It attracts businesses, capital, visitors and events to the region to deliver economic growth, increased productivity, employment opportunities and a better quality of life for those that live and work here. WMGC's role is to support with the delivery of the WMCA's economic strategies, including the Plan for Growth, and the delivery of the ambitions of local places. It utilises its partnership of the public, private and academic sectors to deliver the greatest impact for the economy, local businesses and communities. The WMGC is owned by the WMCA and its constituent members, with governance that includes private sector partners. wmgrowth.com About the West Midlands:The West Midlands covers the geography of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). This includes the cities of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. The area is located strategically at the centre of the UK, with 90% of the UK's population within 4 hours drive or train time. Served by Birmingham Airport, the UK's fastest-growing airport, local connectivity is being enhanced by a ?5.1 billion investment to expand local rail, tram and bus rapid transit systems. The region is home to one of the youngest populations in Europe, with 32% under the age of 25 and with 8 leading universities, the region educates 160,000 students and produces more than 55,000 graduates each year. The region is already home to the UK's most entrepreneurial city outside of London. The West Midlands' economy is deeply rooted in innovation, and today a golden thread of technology has positioned the region as a leader in industries of the future. The West Midlands offers a vibrant leisure scene and a high quality of life that makes it the most popular place in the UK for the country's relocating residents. The region is consistently the second highest performing region for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the UK after London and the South East. The list of activities above is not exclusive www.wmgrowth.com Project Aims: Our business plan is called Global West Midlands, and the strategic objectives are to: o Enhance the profile & reputation of the region o Facilitate the regeneration of the built environment o Create & sustain good jobs for local people o Create & sustain vibrant destinations The appointed supplier will take on the role of the West Midlands Growth Company's strategic partner to deliver a focused, targeted in-market catalytic placemaking campaign, which inclu... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd2a7961-0fec-4ead-b542-df1d6556b594
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd8f823d-e84c-4024-8048-2f6ae4e3380d
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 (below 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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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