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INDIA MISSION EXPORT SUPPORT

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by West Midlands Growth Company Limited focused on a contract entitled "INDIA MISSION EXPORT SUPPORT" targeting business and management consultancy services within the West Midlands region. This initiative aligns with the Mayoral Mission to India, offering trade exploration opportunities across Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bangalore. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition, classified as below threshold, with the award phase now completed. Notable dates include the mission's planned activities from 22nd to 27th February 2025, with the active contract period extending from 5th January to 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Industry serving as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in export and business development services, with a focus on bridging trade opportunities between West Midlands companies and Indian markets. Firms with expertise in market insights, stakeholder engagement, and international trade facilitation are well-suited for this contract. The initiative offers high potential for businesses in the West Midlands to expand their market presence and develop significant commercial relationships in India under the guidance of experienced consultants. Given the targeted nature of the programme and its alignment with governmental missions, SMEs within the West Midlands region stand to gain considerable benefits through participation and collaboration in such cross-border trade initiatives.

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Notice Title

INDIA MISSION EXPORT SUPPORT

Notice Description

The purpose of this agreement is to contract a suitably experienced consultancy to design, manage, and deliver a targeted Export Programme supporting approximately ten high potential West Midlands businesses to explore trade opportunities in India. The programme will run in alignment with the Mayoral Mission to India in February (22nd - 27th) 2025 and will provide participating businesses with tailored market insights, business development meetings, and access to key stakeholders across Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013894-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

BIRMINGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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