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title: "Research on Tourism Strategy"
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# Research on Tourism Strategy

Buyer: MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-332c2c98-4b62-4260-b24b-0cb3fb9b243b

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## Summary

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) has initiated a tender titled "Research on Tourism Strategy," focusing on the development of a new tourism strategy aimed at enhancing economic contributions in the West Midlands region, specifically within the Black Country, Greater Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, and Warwickshire. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure for tenders below the threshold. The tender was published on 18th October 2018, with the submission deadline having closed on 5th November 2018. The total contract value is set at £40,000, with the delivery address located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services related to tourism and economic development. Firms that can contribute expertise in strategic planning and analysis to enhance the tourism sector in the WMCA region will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the project's inclusive nature aimed at fostering local economic growth and job creation.

## Notice

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) will help to create new jobs, expand existing businesses and attract new businesses and investment to the region, aligned to the ambitions set out in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Strategic Economic Plan. Formerly Marketing Birmingham, we now work across the region. Aligning with local tourism partners, our focus is on growing numbers and revenues across both leisure and business segments, in order to develop and maximise the direct and indirect economic contribution of the tourism sector. The main objective of the project is the development of a new tourism strategy which will underpin the company's business plan for the WMCA region and its wider place marketing work. For this brief, the WMCA region refers to the 3 LEP geography of the Black Country, Greater Birmingham and Solihull and Coventry and Warwickshire LEPs. All suppliers must visit and register interest via the In-Tend system prior to submitting the tender. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9191b058-1364-4425-9d7e-831c6a984311 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,975 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOURISM ENTERPRISE AND MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2021 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9191b058-1364-4425-9d7e-831c6a984311
- 18 Oct 2018 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8e4fd0-a99b-4ada-a1c0-8a91759dc41d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9191b058-1364-4425-9d7e-831c6a984311
  3rd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8e4fd0-a99b-4ada-a1c0-8a91759dc41d
  18th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f84430f-fca6-4213-b02e-ad800e9e77f4
  Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home

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