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Export Support

West Midlands Combined Authority

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09 Apr 2026 at 16:53

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking proposals for its "Export Support" programme intended to aid high-growth businesses in the region to manage their exporting activities. The procurement process is in the tender update stage, with a deadline for submission on 11th May 2026. The services required fall under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category and are to be delivered within the UKG3 region. The contract will commence on 2nd September 2026 and initially run until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method being used is an open competitive flexible procedure including six detailed stages, and the available budget is set at a gross amount of £2,551,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to business and management, particularly those experienced in supporting export activities. SMEs and voluntary organisations can effectively compete for this contract due to the WMCA's emphasis on social value and technical quality, which comprise 60% and 10% of the evaluation criteria, respectively, with the remaining 30% focused on commercial considerations. Businesses with proven experience in delivering export support programmes within the region and past success in driving positive growth for export-oriented businesses are ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity, fostering further growth and development in the West Midlands' economic landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Export Support

Notice Description

The Export Support Programme aims to support high-growth businesses in the West Midlands (WM) manage their exporting activity more sustainably, to increase the pace of growth and its duration. It will do this through a range of potential interventions including, but not limited to, intensive one-to-one coaching, peer-to-peer support, and workshops. Initial contract period is for September 2026 - March 2027. x2 additional 12-month extension options for: 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: x2 12 Month extension period available from: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032598-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,126,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,126,250 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Midlands Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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