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title: "West Midlands International Strategy - AWARD"
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# West Midlands International Strategy - AWARD

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac6aea5f-336d-41df-bb16-92f18eeb5bce

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## Summary

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering has awarded a contract for the West Midlands International Strategy project. The project involves the development of a draft strategy by 31st July 2023 in alignment with the region's 2030 Plan for Growth. The Economic Growth Board approved the project in December 2022 to support inclusive economic growth across the region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 18th April 2023 and a contract period from 24th April 2023 to 31st July 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the general management consultancy services sector, particularly those focusing on international strategies and economic development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to elevate the West Midlands' presence on the global stage by covering areas such as trade, investment, research, and tourism. Businesses that can contribute to shaping the region's international efforts and enhancing its global profile would find this tender aligning with their expertise and objectives.

## Notice

This project aims to develop a West Midlands International Strategy (WMIS), with the product being a draft for consultation by 31st July 2023. The Economic Growth Board (EGB) approved the development of the WMIS in December 2022. The EGB is a sub-board of the WMCA focused on supporting inclusive economic growth across the region. EGB has commissioned the WMGC to develop the strategy in partnership with regional and national stakeholders. Crucially, the DBT is committed to co-developing the strategy with WMGC. It has been agreed at EGB that the WMIS will internationalise the WMCA's 2030 Plan for Growth, and will be aligned with and support the delivery of other regional and local strategies and plans. Its purpose is to shape the region's collective international effort and resources to elevate the region's presence and impact on the global stage in line with Global West Midlands. The WMIS will be multilateral in that it will cover trade, investment, R&D, students, and tourism - as well a 'soft power' considerations such as culture and international diasporas. By combining all these elements we aim to be able increase our international effectiveness and profile. The Strategy will lead to a shared delivery plan which will align resources from across the public, private and academic sectors of the West Midlands with those of Government. The region has demonstrated the impact it can make internationally through the BATP. Given current economic challenges, the time is now right for the region to coalesce if the West Midlands is to out-compete global regions and nations in order to deliver its Plan for Growth. According to research by WMGC, whilst the region's brand is achieving some degree of cut-through, there is significant potential for improvement: o The West Midlands is currently rated as a third tier location o Whereas Manchester is seen as a key European centre alongside a range of other second tier locations such as Copenhagen This urgently needs addressing if the region is to ensure that it has at least one Global City by 2030, in line with government's ambitions in the Levelling Up White Paper. It is important that this Strategy is ambitious and innovative in equal measure to ensure we deliver stretching and meaningful outcomes for our region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea7b184-bc1c-4b2f-ae41-c95df90a78d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,250 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCO GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2023 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea7b184-bc1c-4b2f-ae41-c95df90a78d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea7b184-bc1c-4b2f-ae41-c95df90a78d8
  4th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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