Tender

Delivery Support for Mayoral Mission to India

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Growth Company Limited is seeking an experienced delivery partner to support their upcoming high-profile mission to India, scheduled for February 2026. The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the economic, cultural, and educational ties between the West Midlands and India. The tender, titled "Delivery Support for Mayoral Mission to India," falls within the business services industry category, encompassing general management and business development consultancy services. The procurement process is being managed through open competition and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted electronically until 3rd October 2025. The project budget is estimated at £50,000, with the contract period running from 20th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The mission will take various delegates, including major regional employers and academic representatives, to India, underlining the strategic regional collaboration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in business services, law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and related fields to engage in a project with an international dimension. Companies that excel in managing and executing comprehensive planning processes stand to benefit from participating in this venture, particularly those with capabilities to mobilise resources quickly and operate within both the UK and international landscapes. The project promises to facilitate growth for firms by elevating their profile through high-profile public sector collaboration and expanding their networks across the public, private, and academic spectra. The open nature of the procurement method implies wide accessibility, encouraging small to medium-sized enterprises with innovative approaches and agility to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Delivery Support for Mayoral Mission to India

Notice Description

About West Midlands Growth Company: The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the designated investment promotion agency and destination management organisation for the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). It plays a pivotal role in attracting businesses, capital, visitors, and events to the region, thereby driving economic growth, productivity, and employment opportunities. WMGC supports the delivery of the WMCA's economic strategies, including the West Midlands Growth Plan, which outlines a bold vision to increase living standards and inclusive economic growth across the region. WMGC leverages partnerships across public, private, and academic sectors to maximise impact for the economy, businesses, and communities. The organisation is owned by the WMCA and its constituent members, with governance that includes private sector partners. For more information, visit wmgrowth.com. The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC), in collaboration with the Mayor of the West Midlands, is seeking to appoint an experienced delivery partner to support the planning and execution of a high-level regional delegation to India, taking place in February 2026. The mission will be led by the Mayor of the West Midlands and include high-profile representatives from academia, major employers, and key organisations from across the region. It will cover several cities focusing on strengthening political, economic, cultural, and educational ties between the West Midlands and India.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057847-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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