--- title: "Foreign Direct Lead Generation - German Speaking Markets in Europe 2022-2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5cf9ae8-aa39-46ee-a3e8-5d394e8cdd37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5cf9ae8-aa39-46ee-a3e8-5d394e8cdd37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5cf9ae8-aa39-46ee-a3e8-5d394e8cdd37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5cf9ae8-aa39-46ee-a3e8-5d394e8cdd37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING" published: "2022-04-04" --- # Foreign Direct Lead Generation - German Speaking Markets in Europe 2022-2023 Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5cf9ae8-aa39-46ee-a3e8-5d394e8cdd37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5cf9ae8-aa39-46ee-a3e8-5d394e8cdd37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5cf9ae8-aa39-46ee-a3e8-5d394e8cdd37.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd is conducting an open procurement process for the project titled "Foreign Direct Lead Generation - German Speaking Markets in Europe 2022-2023." This initiative is aimed at securing inward investment projects and creating new direct jobs within the West Midlands region. The procurement process is classified under business development consultancy services and is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2022 and will run for one year, concluding on 30th April 2023, with a total estimated value of £60,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lead generation, economic development, and investment consultancy, particularly those focused on the German-speaking markets in Europe. Companies that have experience in sectors such as transport technologies, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in promoting investment opportunities and can effectively engage with potential investors will be in a strong position to participate and potentially benefit from this project. ## Notice The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is helping to create new jobs, expand existing businesses and attract new businesses and investment to the region, aligned to the ambitions set out in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Strategic Economic Plan. The WMGC is owned by the WMCA and its Constituent Members, with governance that heavily involves the private sector in the majority. Its core WMCA and local authority funding will be used to attract significant additional funding from the private sector and other sources, such as future Devolution Deals. The aim of this project is to appoint a supplier for inward investment lead generation to the West Midlands Growth Company aimed at securing inward investment projects and new direct jobs created from these businesses from German Speaking Markets in Europe. The lead generation activity will be fully aligned with West Midlands Growth Company's strategic direction and will target potential investors for the West Midlands. Geographically targeted within this to appropriate areas of German speaking Europe with specific lead generation activity focussed on prioritising: Future (Smart) Mobility: o Transport Technologies - o Automotive including connected and autonomous vehicle technology o Aerospace o Advanced manufacturing o Rail o Industry 4.0 o Energy storage The above are considered priority sectors with opportunities from this geographic market. However, lead generation more reactively can also be considered from other priority and secondary sectors including for example, food technology, materials and construction technologies, Data-driven healthcare including medical technologies, Creative and Tech and Financial & Professional Services. The project will also create or build on any existing FDI pipeline in the designated territory of German speaking Markets in Europe. The list of target geographies and sectors is by no means exclusive. In this programme, West Midlands Growth Company will strategically target potential investment of both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger enterprises. 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 Once you have expressed interest, the tender bid will be available to download from the "Brief Stage" tab. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the submission process on the website prior to the submission deadline. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties or require any help, you should contact West Midlands Growth Company at the earliest possible point prior to the deadline in order to resolve any issues. Failure to communicate with us prior to the deadline will result in your company being removed from the procurement process. Telephone 0121 202 5115 - please quote the tender reference number. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586315c4-8f57-47d0-979d-428c407412bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | B19 3SD | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2022 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586315c4-8f57-47d0-979d-428c407412bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586315c4-8f57-47d0-979d-428c407412bc 4th April 2022 - 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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