Tender

In Market Representation-Europe & USA

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING

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Tender

02 Oct 2023 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering is looking for in-market representation and delivery partner(s) for a 16-month contract to promote inward investment, lead generation, and business development activities following the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The project aims to attract FDI projects to the UK, specifically within the West Midlands, and improve perceptions of the region. The tender covers principal geographies in Europe and USA Midwest, targeting sectors such as Creative and Tech, Modern Business Services, and Future Mobility. The deadline for bids is 1st November 2023, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2023 and ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in marketing management consultancy, direct marketing services, and advertising and marketing services to expand their operations. Companies focusing on the identified key sectors and capable of delivering lead generation services in Europe and USA Midwest regions are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), allowing businesses to participate in the competitive process. Interested parties should consider their suitability for engaging in a comprehensive programme of investment promotion and business development activities as outlined in the tender requirements.

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Notice Title

In Market Representation-Europe & USA

Notice Description

WMGC as the contracting authority is seeking to contract with in-market representation and delivery partner(s) for a 16-month contract, to support in the delivery of a comprehensive programme of inward investment promotion, lead generation and business development activities, to build on the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In accordance with the parameters of the programme, in-market partnerships are sought to cover a number of geographical regions. The aims of this project are: o To generate and facilitate a pipeline of well-qualified FDI (foreign direct investment) projects, that ultimately invest in the UK, ideally within the West Midlands Combined Authority region. o To support with the delivery of in-market events and business engagement activities across the Inward Investment workstream of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Business & Tourism Programme. o To help improve perceptions of the West Midlands region and the West Midlands Growth Company amongst key target audiences. Tenderers can bid for one or both lots to cover the principal geographies of Europe and USA Midwest. Activities should be geographically targeted to appropriate areas of USA Midwest (principally Illinois, Michigan, Missouri) and Europe (principally Germany and France). However, consideration will be given to a supplier's ability to deliver lead generation services in broader geographies (i.e., Northern, Central and Eastern Europe; Central USA) with specific lead generation activity focussed on prioritising: o Creative and Tech o Modern Business Services o Data-driven Healthcare o Low Carbon o Future Mobility & Advanced Manufacturing Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6df5f5a-4ccc-4397-a7aa-3c68b53fa083
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360ad00f-787a-45c8-a696-2e2bf8f35aea
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

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing 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
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Zoe Middleton
Contact Email
zoe.middleton@wmgrowth.com
Contact Phone
07483078415

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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