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title: "Midlands Engine Audience"
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# Midlands Engine Audience

Buyer: MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e4ed3c1-b846-4387-9712-b3df4342a060

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Midlands Engine Audience" is being managed by Marketing Birmingham Ltd on behalf of the Midlands Engine Partnership. This initiative aims to deliver economic growth in the West Midlands, an area noted for its economy worth over £200 billion and a strong population of 12 million. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on data supply services and research and development consultancy services. It is currently at the award stage, with a total value of £66,000, following an open procurement method. Bids for the contract were due by 12:00 noon BST on 17th July 2017, with the contract period specified to commence on 1st August 2017 and concluding on 2nd July 2018.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in market research, data supply, and research consultancy services. Companies with capabilities in data analysis, sentiment research, and economic consulting would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The ability to foster a collective identity and promote economic growth aligns with the Midlands Engine's aspirations, making this a strategic opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their portfolio within a region that holds a quarter of the UK’s manufacturing capacity and a diverse workforce.

## Notice

This contract is being managed by West Midlands Growth Company for the Midlands Engine Partnership. The Midlands Engine is the partnership working to ensure that the Midlands is working harder than ever, together, to deliver economic growth. In doing so we are determined to build our collective identity, to develop our competitive offer, to promote the Midlands to the world and to attract people to join us here - to invest, to trade, to study, to work and to live. * an economy worth over PS200 billion * a population of 12 million people * a quarter of the UK's manufacturing capacity * a 4.6 million strong workforce This contract has been divided into two LOTS. Suppliers can bid for one or both LOTS. Project aims The Midlands Engine, working with its partners wants to create a baseline of attitudinal, sentiments and agreed metrics to build a campaign that will foster; * A collective identity * Drive economic growth * Promote the Midlands to the world * Attract people to invest, trade, study and work * Create a brighter future for all Midlander's The research and insight work will provide baseline data to quantify the outcomes and successes of the campaign and serve as a marker to measure the desired reach and impact of campaign activity. Please refer to the tender brief for full requirements, process and timescales. To access the full tender brief, all suppliers MUST visit the West Midlands Growth Company [formerly Marketing Birmingham] e-Procurement system to register interest and submit a tender bid. e-Procurement https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home Please note the deadline for full submission as outlined in the attached brief is no later than 12:00 noon BST Monday 17th July 2017. Additional information: To access the tender brief, all suppliers MUST visit the West Midlands Growth Company (formally Marketing Birmingham) e-Procurement system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874ccb58-4bcf-46f9-bd7f-f40805e131dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2017 - 2 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,940 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | EVENTURE RESEARCH; VECTOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 72319000 - Data supply services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874ccb58-4bcf-46f9-bd7f-f40805e131dd
- 27 Jun 2017 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e92cf9-75db-4c27-9c86-1895ebaf5fcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874ccb58-4bcf-46f9-bd7f-f40805e131dd
  18th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e92cf9-75db-4c27-9c86-1895ebaf5fcd
  27th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.marketingbirmingham.com/tenders
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home

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