--- title: "West Midlands International Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4209684e-6ae5-4b9b-822e-4e293b54452f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4209684e-6ae5-4b9b-822e-4e293b54452f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4209684e-6ae5-4b9b-822e-4e293b54452f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4209684e-6ae5-4b9b-822e-4e293b54452f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING" published: "2023-04-06" --- # West Midlands International Strategy Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4209684e-6ae5-4b9b-822e-4e293b54452f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4209684e-6ae5-4b9b-822e-4e293b54452f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4209684e-6ae5-4b9b-822e-4e293b54452f.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering is inviting tenders for the development of a West Midlands International Strategy. The strategy aims to elevate the region's presence on the global stage by aligning with regional and local plans, covering areas such as trade, investment, R&D, and tourism. The tender period ends on 18th April 2023, and the contract period spans from 24th April to 31st July 2023. This opportunity for business growth is ideal for companies offering general management consultancy services, especially those based in or looking to expand in the West Midlands region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute to shaping the region's international efforts and strengthening its global impact, aligning resources across various sectors towards achieving substantial outcomes for the region. ## Notice This project aims to develop a West Midlands International Strategy (WMIS), with the product being a draft for consultation by 31st July 2023. The Economic Growth Board (EGB) approved the development of the WMIS in December 2022. The EGB is a sub-board of the WMCA focused on supporting inclusive economic growth across the region. EGB has commissioned the WMGC to develop the strategy in partnership with regional and national stakeholders. Crucially, the DBT is committed to co-developing the strategy with WMGC. It has been agreed at EGB that the WMIS will internationalise the WMCA's 2030 Plan for Growth, and will be aligned with and support the delivery of other regional and local strategies and plans. Its purpose is to shape the region's collective international effort and resources to elevate the region's presence and impact on the global stage in line with Global West Midlands. The WMIS will be multilateral in that it will cover trade, investment, R&D, students, and tourism - as well a 'soft power' considerations such as culture and international diasporas. By combining all these elements we aim to be able increase our international effectiveness and profile. The Strategy will lead to a shared delivery plan which will align resources from across the public, private and academic sectors of the West Midlands with those of Government. The region has demonstrated the impact it can make internationally through the BATP. Given current economic challenges, the time is now right for the region to coalesce if the West Midlands is to out-compete global regions and nations in order to deliver its Plan for Growth. According to research by WMGC, whilst the region's brand is achieving some degree of cut-through, there is significant potential for improvement: o The West Midlands is currently rated as a third tier location o Whereas Manchester is seen as a key European centre alongside a range of other second tier locations such as Copenhagen This urgently needs addressing if the region is to ensure that it has at least one Global City by 2030, in line with government's ambitions in the Levelling Up White Paper. It is important that this Strategy is ambitious and innovative in equal measure to ensure we deliver stretching and meaningful outcomes for our region. Additional information: 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 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9a36eb-7f72-4eaf-8ab6-3d353bfa2b88 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 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 | WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6AT | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2023 at 16:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9a36eb-7f72-4eaf-8ab6-3d353bfa2b88 - 6 Apr 2023 at 16:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9a36eb-7f72-4eaf-8ab6-3d353bfa2b88 - 29 Mar 2023 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9a36eb-7f72-4eaf-8ab6-3d353bfa2b88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9a36eb-7f72-4eaf-8ab6-3d353bfa2b88 6th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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