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title: "QU518 - Commonwealth Trade and Business Support Summit - AWARD"
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# QU518 - Commonwealth Trade and Business Support Summit - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fe51980-741e-4caa-9469-06ed061d107e

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the "Commonwealth Trade and Business Support Summit," a contract awarded on 5th November 2021. This is focused on the food and drink sector and is set to run for one year, from 1st November 2021 to 30th October 2022. The project will involve organising a trade event in Birmingham during summer 2022, with a tendering phase having concluded on 28th September 2021. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, allowing broad participation from potential suppliers.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the food and drink sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage connections with Commonwealth partners. Companies specialising in business analysis consultancy, event management, and exhibition organisation services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative aims to foster collaboration among SMEs and create a sustainable network that enhances trade opportunities and best practice exchanges between Birmingham and 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353fd05f-87b7-4c57-a6eb-e7b2dd7d8f1a |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRMINGHAM COMMONWEALTH ASSOCIATION |

## 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

- 5 Nov 2021 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353fd05f-87b7-4c57-a6eb-e7b2dd7d8f1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353fd05f-87b7-4c57-a6eb-e7b2dd7d8f1a
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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