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title: "West Midlands Investment & Tourism International Benchmarking Study"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING"
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# West Midlands Investment & Tourism International Benchmarking Study

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57808485-cea4-4f76-885e-633084027e07

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## Summary

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering is currently conducting an open tender process for the "West Midlands Investment & Tourism International Benchmarking Study." This project aims to assess the tourism and investment promotion capabilities of city regions comparable to the West Midlands. The tender was published on 22nd June 2021, with the submission deadline set for 9th July 2021. The contract period is expected to run from 16th July 2021 to 17th September 2021, with a contract value of £28,000, and a minimum threshold of £25,000. The evaluation consultancy services industry category encompasses various classifications, including research consultancy and financial management consultancy services, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in evaluation, research, and financial services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open to them. The successful contractor will contribute to enhancing the understanding of comparative regional strengths, potentially benefiting stakeholders in the tourism and investment sectors within the Midlands region. Businesses equipped with analytical skills and experience in feasibility studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

WMGC is seeking a contractor that can conduct benchmarking services to provide an assessment of the tourism and investment promotion financing and capabilities of national and international city regions that are comparable to the west midlands in terms of size, scale, investment economic growth and visitor economies. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b35fce-1b78-4f07-b9e9-20c2d45e5e2e |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2021 - 17 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 09:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b35fce-1b78-4f07-b9e9-20c2d45e5e2e
- 22 Jun 2021 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b35fce-1b78-4f07-b9e9-20c2d45e5e2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b35fce-1b78-4f07-b9e9-20c2d45e5e2e
  22nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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