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Incentive Travel Product Development Consultant

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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20 Oct 2025 at 09:13

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Limited recently completed a contracting process to appoint an Incentive Travel Product Development Consultant. This initiative, relevant to the services industry, was aimed at developing and promoting eight new incentive travel products for the West Midlands region. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, highlighting a transparent and accessible process. The contract was signed on 26th September 2025, with an active period from 29th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The buying organisation is located in Birmingham, UK, and sought to enhance the region's profile as a key destination for incentive travel.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, general management, and business development within the travel and tourism sector. Experienced travel consultants and consultancy firms with expertise in creating market-ready products and engaging with stakeholders such as Destination Management Companies would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in such opportunities, businesses can gain a foothold in the rapidly developing West Midlands market and contribute to positioning the region as a leading destination for incentive travel.

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Notice Title

Incentive Travel Product Development Consultant

Notice Description

West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) invites proposals from experienced incentive travel consultants to support the development and promotion of 8 new, bookable incentive travel products for the West Midlands region. This project is part of our broader strategy to position the West Midlands as a prime incentive travel destination, complementing our strong business tourism, travel trade and events offer. The selected consultant will work closely with regional suppliers, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), and stakeholders to create high-quality, market-ready products that appeal to the Incentives market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066594-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wmgrowth.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEOPOLD MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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