---
title: "Export Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067bac"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067bac.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Export Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067bac

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking proposals for its "Export Support" programme intended to aid high-growth businesses in the region to manage their exporting activities. The procurement process is in the tender update stage, with a deadline for submission on 11th May 2026. The services required fall under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category and are to be delivered within the UKG3 region. The contract will commence on 2nd September 2026 and initially run until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method being used is an open competitive flexible procedure including six detailed stages, and the available budget is set at a gross amount of £2,551,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to business and management, particularly those experienced in supporting export activities. SMEs and voluntary organisations can effectively compete for this contract due to the WMCA's emphasis on social value and technical quality, which comprise 60% and 10% of the evaluation criteria, respectively, with the remaining 30% focused on commercial considerations. Businesses with proven experience in delivering export support programmes within the region and past success in driving positive growth for export-oriented businesses are ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity, fostering further growth and development in the West Midlands' economic landscape.

## Notice

The Export Support Programme aims to support high-growth businesses in the West Midlands (WM) manage their exporting activity more sustainably, to increase the pace of growth and its duration. It will do this through a range of potential interventions including, but not limited to, intensive one-to-one coaching, peer-to-peer support, and workshops. Initial contract period is for September 2026 - March 2027. x2 additional 12-month extension options for: 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: x2 12 Month extension period available from: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032598-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,126,250 |
| Lots value | £2,126,250 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032598-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032598-2026
  9th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030824-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c757f6f4-88f7-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wmca.org.uk/

## Provenance

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