--- title: "QU518 - Commonwealth Trade and Business Support Summit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-428067ed-0907-449d-aca4-c22895eeafca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-428067ed-0907-449d-aca4-c22895eeafca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428067ed-0907-449d-aca4-c22895eeafca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428067ed-0907-449d-aca4-c22895eeafca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-10" --- # QU518 - Commonwealth Trade and Business Support Summit Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-428067ed-0907-449d-aca4-c22895eeafca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-428067ed-0907-449d-aca4-c22895eeafca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428067ed-0907-449d-aca4-c22895eeafca.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the "Commonwealth Trade and Business Support Summit," aimed at developing, organising, and delivering an SME trade event focused on the food and drink sector. This contract, classified under business analysis consultancy services, is set to commence on 1st November 2021 and will last until 30th October 2022. The procurement process is currently in the active tendering stage, with interested parties needing to submit their quotations by noon on 28th September 2021 through the Council's e-tendering platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in business consultancy, event management, and food and drink supply chain services. Businesses with expertise in organising trade events, engaging with Commonwealth partners, and developing sustainable networks will be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only contribute to a landmark event preceding the Commonwealth Games but also help establish a lasting legacy for Birmingham's food economy, opening channels for trade and collaboration among Commonwealth cities. ## Notice The Council requires a supplier to support the development, organisation and delivery of an SME trade and business event which will bring together and facilitate the cooperation of Commonwealth SME supply chain businesses in the food and drink sector. This contract will be for a period of 1 year commencing 1st November 2021 and expiring on 30th October 2022. The contract will be awarded to one provider. The key deliverables for this contract include: Scope and develop a food and drink supply chain business summit/event for Birmingham and Commonwealth country SME's, to include level of investment required and expected outcomes and benefits. Subject to the Council securing the appropriate level of resource, deliver the event, which should be hosted in Birmingham in the summer of 2022, forming part of the suite of business-related activities being undertaken in the run up to the Commonwealth Games. Identify, contact and secure support from key Commonwealth partners across the food and drink SME business eco-system. Establish a sustainable Commonwealth Food and Drink SME Network/Platform that will support the creation and continuation of business to business exchanges between Birmingham and Commonwealth city's SME's allowing for the exchange of best practice, knowledge and innovation whilst also opening up channels for trade (import and export) opportunities. Work with the City Council to develop a legacy in the form of a commitment through an agreed Birmingham 'Charter' or 'Declaration' that would support the City's Commonwealth Games "Be Bold" "Be Healthy" messaging. The supplier will also be required to help the City Council support a healthy and sustainable SME food economy by helping us identify and engage with 'best in class' local and international participants. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 28th September 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dda4588-0dc0-498d-a6ce-5f07962f9a29 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Oct 2022 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79951000 - Seminar organisation services - 79996000 - Business organisation services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2021 at 12:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dda4588-0dc0-498d-a6ce-5f07962f9a29 - 31 Aug 2021 at 21:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dda4588-0dc0-498d-a6ce-5f07962f9a29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dda4588-0dc0-498d-a6ce-5f07962f9a29 10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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