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06 May 2021 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Limited has awarded a contract for "In-Market Representation India" to UK India Business Council Limited. The contract covers the provision of in-market business development representation in India to drive relationships with key stakeholders and generate a pipeline of FDI prospects for the West Midlands, UK. The contract was signed on 21st February 2022, and its total value is 66,600.27 GBP.

This procurement opportunity offers business growth prospects for companies specialising in marketing services and in-market representation. The contract presents a chance for SMEs like UK India Business Council Limited to engage in strategic business development activities and cultivates relationships with key stakeholders. Businesses with experience in supporting trade and investment activities between countries could find this tender well-suited for expanding their operations.

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Notice Title

In-Market Representation - LOT 4

Notice Description

India in-market business development representation to drive relationships with key stakeholders, generate a qualified pipeline of FDI prospects for the West Midlands, UK and support with in-market delivery of the West Midlands India Partnership, to drive bilateral trade and inward and capital investment from India to the West Midlands, UK.

Lot Information

In Market Representation Uplift

* Take on the role of West Midlands Growth Company's strategic business development and front end sales partner in inward investment lead generation, presenting itself to key stakeholders and prospective investors as a direct extension of the Growth Company's business development team * Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of the West Midlands Growth Company (to include notably Department for International Trade posts, national and state trade and investment bodies in host countries, Relevant sector bodies and trade associations and senior operational personnel from relevant partner city authorities). * Provide regular cultural & market insights and actionable intelligence to steer West Midlands Growth Company strategy and delivery plans. * Where required, support with the delivery of a number of in-market promotional events, including event organisation, audience generation and audience follow-up.

Canada & North Eastern USA

Canada/USA in-market business development representation to drive relationships with key stakeholders and generate a qualified pipeline of FDI prospects for the West Midlands, UK.

India - In-Market Representation

India in-market business development representation to drive relationships with key stakeholders, generate a qualified pipeline of FDI prospects for the West Midlands, UK and support with in-market delivery of the West Midlands India Partnership, to drive bilateral trade and inward and capital investment from India to the West Midlands, UK.

Singapore & Malaysia In-market Representation

Successful outcomes will require the appointed delivery partner to: * Take on the role of West Midlands Growth Company's strategic business development and front end sales partner in inward investment lead generation, presenting itself to key stakeholders and prospective investors as a direct extension of the Growth Company's business development team * Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of the West Midlands Growth Company (to include notably Department for International Trade posts, national and state trade and investment bodies in host countries, Relevant sector bodies and trade associations and senior operational personnel from relevant partner city authorities). * Provide regular cultural & market insights and actionable intelligence to steer West Midlands Growth Company strategy and delivery plans. * Where required, support with the delivery of a number of in-market promotional events, including event organisation, audience generation and audience follow-up.

In Market Representation- Canada & USA

The extended timeframe for the provision of in market representation will be used to allow Research FDI to continue to provide the WMGC with representation in market and to continue to build on the current pipeline of qualified inward investment potential. They have spent significant resource on developing the leads, so it would be ideal to allow time for them to convert these leads. This contract is being extended to provide continuity of service between the current end of this contract and the completion of the tendering process for future in market representation within this market.

In-Market Representation Australia

* Take on the role of West Midlands Growth Company's strategic business development and front end sales partner in inward investment lead generation, presenting itself to key stakeholders and prospective investors as a direct extension of the Growth Company's business development team * Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of the West Midlands Growth Company (to include notably Department for International Trade posts, national and state trade and investment bodies in host countries, Relevant sector bodies and trade associations and senior operational personnel from relevant partner city authorities). * Provide regular cultural & market insights and actionable intelligence to steer West Midlands Growth Company strategy and delivery plans. * Where required, support with the delivery of a number of in-market promotional events, including event organisation, audience generation and audience follow-up.

In-Market Representation - LOT 4

Successful outcomes will require the appointed delivery partner to: * Take on the role of West Midlands Growth Company's strategic business development and front end sales partner in inward investment lead generation, presenting itself to key stakeholders and prospective investors as a direct extension of the Growth Company's business development team * Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of the West Midlands Growth Company (to include notably Department for International Trade posts, national and state trade and investment bodies in host countries, Relevant sector bodies and trade associations and senior operational personnel from relevant partner city authorities). * Provide regular cultural & market insights and actionable intelligence to steer West Midlands Growth Company strategy and delivery plans. * Where required, support with the delivery of a number of in-market promotional events, including event organisation, audience generation and audience follow-up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ae0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009376-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£321,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£321,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£919,192 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Postcode Area
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), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Foley & Associates Pty Ltd

Foley and Associates Pty Ltd

Forley and Associates Pty Ltd

International Advisory Council Private Ltd

Orissa International Ltd

Orrissa International Pvt Ltd

Research Consultants International

Research Consultants International FDI Inc

UK India Business Council Limited

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