--- title: "PR Services for Business and Tourism Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-410afa5b-25ec-4564-a3b8-0ba364df4e99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-410afa5b-25ec-4564-a3b8-0ba364df4e99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-410afa5b-25ec-4564-a3b8-0ba364df4e99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-410afa5b-25ec-4564-a3b8-0ba364df4e99.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EXCEEDING LIMITED" published: "2020-08-24" --- # PR Services for Business and Tourism Programme Buyer: EXCEEDING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-410afa5b-25ec-4564-a3b8-0ba364df4e99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-410afa5b-25ec-4564-a3b8-0ba364df4e99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-410afa5b-25ec-4564-a3b8-0ba364df4e99.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves EXCEEDING LIMITED, based in Birmingham, England, which is seeking public relations services for its Business and Tourism Programme. The title of the tender is "PR Services for Business and Tourism Programme" and falls under the public relations services industry category (CPV 79416000). The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd September 2020. The contract period is intended to commence on 24th December 2020 and last until 23rd December 2023. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on digital and traditional media, particularly those specialising in public relations, marketing, and communications. Companies experienced in generating media coverage, managing influencer relationships, and conducting proactive media campaigns in international markets such as India, Australia, Canada, and the UK would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which may help them enhance their capabilities and grow their client base through strategic engagements fostered by the winning contract. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: All documents, apart from the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), contained on the procurement portal, are password protected. A signed NDA is required to be submitted by the Tenderer and their sub-contracted suppliers, BEFORE access to the documents are granted. Please review and sign the NDA and send to NDAreturns@wmgrowth.com to obtain the password to access the documents. The West Midlands Growth Company require suppliers to generate media coverage (both digital/influencer and traditional media). Lot 1 - The Business & Tourism programme aims to drive long-term economic benefits by boosting the West Midlands' and UK's global reputation as a world-class destination for trade, investment and tourism. These economic benefits will be achieved by enhancing perceptions of the UK and West Midlands, and strengthening the UK's relationship with other nations. The winning supplier will generate business and trade media coverage (both digital and traditional media) that will raise awareness and improve perceptions of the UK and West Midlands. For Lot 1, these outputs must focus on securing high-quality business media coverage and influencer engagement to help generate investment and trade opportunities in the following markets: India, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, UK. Activity is expected to cover: * Ongoing media relations to generate coverage promoting trade and investment * 15 mini proactive milestone campaigns * Hosting media and influencer visits * Press office support * Project management and client liaison * Evaluation, including monitoring of budget and KPIs * Creation of media assets and content where required Lot 2 - The Business & Tourism programme aims to drive long-term economic benefits by boosting the West Midlands' and UK's global reputation as a world-class destination for trade, investment and tourism. These economic benefits will be achieved by enhancing perceptions of the UK and West Midlands, and strengthening the UK's relationship with other nations. The winning supplier will generate travel, tourism and cultural media coverage (both digital and traditional media) that will raise awareness and improve perceptions of the UK and West Midlands in the leisure tourism, cultural tourism and business tourism sectors. For Lot 2, these outputs must focus on securing high-quality consumer and trade media coverage, and influencer engagement, to help generate tourism opportunities in the following markets: India, Australia, Canada, UK. Activity is expected to cover: * Ongoing media relations to generate coverage promoting tourism and culture * 15 mini proactive milestone campaigns * Hosting media and influencer visits * Cultural and arts international campaign * Press office support * Creation of media assets and content where required * Project management and client liaison * Evaluation, including monitoring of budget and KPIs Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home PLEASE NOTE: All documents, apart from the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), contained on the procurement portal, are password protected. A signed NDA is required to be submitted by the Tenderer and their sub-contracted suppliers, BEFORE access to the documents are granted. Please review and sign the NDA and send to NDAreturns@wmgrowth.com to obtain the password to access the documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5ff0b4-bbf7-456b-9cf7-c8f5b7aa2371 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Dec 2020 - 23 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EXCEEDING LIMITED | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2020 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5ff0b4-bbf7-456b-9cf7-c8f5b7aa2371 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5ff0b4-bbf7-456b-9cf7-c8f5b7aa2371 24th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home Procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - https://wmgrowth.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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