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title: "MIDAS Invitation to Tender: Market-focussed Business Development - Investment Zone Project"
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# MIDAS Invitation to Tender: Market-focussed Business Development - Investment Zone Project

Buyer: MANCHESTER INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SERVICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05938b

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## Summary

The Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service Limited acted as the buyer, with procurement facilitated by The Growth Company Limited, for the strategic business development initiative entitled "MIDAS Invitation to Tender: Market-focussed Business Development - Investment Zone Project." This public procurement process focused on generating foreign direct investment (FDI) for the Greater Manchester Investment Zone. Targeting markets in North America and Asia Pacific, the initiative is set to attract high-value businesses and investment into Greater Manchester to enhance job creation and innovation. Procurement was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, encompassing two lots completed by December 2025. For Lot 1, Avalon Consultancy Services Limited was awarded the North American market focus, while the International Advisory Council won the contract for the Asia Pacific market. Contracts commenced in November 2025, with possible extension into 2027 based on programme success.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on economic research and business development consultancy services, specifically those capable of strategically positioning Greater Manchester as a hub for high-value investments. SMEs with expertise in engaging with international markets, especially those specialising in North American and Asia Pacific sectors, stand to benefit significantly from participating in such tenders. Successful businesses will not only gain from the financial award but will also play a crucial role in shaping Greater Manchester's economic landscape, opening pathways for further business growth and collaboration within the region's thriving investment ecosystem.

## Notice

MIDAS are seeking to appoint two providers of pro-active strategic business development to generate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in each of two key markets: North America and Asia Pacific. The sectors to be targeted are to be aligned to the Greater Manchester (GM) Investment Zone and the purpose is the attraction of high-value businesses and investment into GM to create new jobs, increase innovation, and add value to the GM ecosystem. The appointed contractor(s) must deliver a specialist market-focussed business development function aligned to the Greater Manchester (GM) Investment Zone for MIDAS, driving the attraction of high-value businesses and investment into GM to create new jobs, increase innovation, and add value to the GM ecosystem. MIDAS are looking for up to two suppliers, one of whom would focus on the North American market, the other on APAC. The Key Deliverables of this project are, ultimately FDI project successes, with ongoing measurement via a number of KPIs which must be achieved throughout the duration of the contract. 1) Identify and approach an average of at least 50 qualified targets per month. 2) Meetings - A minimum of 12 meaningful meetings per month. 3) Roadshows - Organise at least 3 per annum for a MIDAS Director to join, with at least 10 meaningful project meetings per visit. 4) Pipeline Projects - Instigate a minimum of 4 new job-creating FDI projects per month which are aligned with Greater Manchester. 5) Project Successes - From the generated pipeline, work with MIDAS' UK team to deliver up to 400 jobs and 7 successful investment projects annually.

### Lot Information

North America

See Tender Documents

Renewal: The contract period is envisaged for an initial period of up to 12 months, commencing Oct / Nov 2025. We may extend the contracted period, subject to the success of the programme and budget for a further 6 months.

Asia Pacific

See Tender Documents.

Renewal: The contract period is envisaged for an initial period of up to 12 months, commencing Oct / Nov 2025. We may extend the contracted period, subject to the success of the programme and budget for a further 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000898-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| Awards value | £67,500 |
| Contracts value | £67,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SERVICE LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | MANCHESTER INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SERVICE LIMITED; THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AVALON CONSULTANCY SERVICES; INT ADVISORY COUNCIL; INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 09:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000898-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 10:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068114-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053686-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000898-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068114-2025
  24th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053686-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avaloncsl.com
- http://www.iacindia.com
- https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/
- https://www.growthco.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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