- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Strategic Support: Strategy Development, Workshops & Baseline
- Lot 2. Economic Analysis: Economic Trends, Baselines, Case Studies, Labour Market Profiles
- Lot 3. Place Promotion & Visitor Economy
- Lot 4. Organisational Development (Internal)
- Lot 5. Coaching & Staff Development
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Growth Company
The Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus Queensway B4 6AT
Birmingham
B4 6AT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement Consultancy Services
Reference number
2024-WMGC-0331
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The West Midlands Growth Company is seeking to establish a framework agreement via this tender process, appointing multiple suppliers across each of the Lots.The aim of this project is to create a suite of capable suppliers who can deliver a range of specialist, consultancy services across all the key business areas within the West Midlands Growth Company during the term including, but not limited to Inward Investment, Capital Attraction, Strategic Research and Evaluation.Service providers appointed to the framework will be assessed during the procurement process for their financial stability, track record, experience and technical an professional ability.This tender has been divided into five Lots and potential suppliers may bid for one or multiple Lots dependant on their business capabilities. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded.WMGC intends to appoint multiple suppliers to each Lot and this will be based on the highest scorin
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Strategic Support: Strategy Development, Workshops & Baseline
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of strategic, objective support relating to development of individual business areas strategies, corporate documents & strategies and regional documents. This might include research and policy work, the identification of options with recommendations as well as implementation and delivery. Potential areas of future support may include:In Market Representation and Lead GenerationInvestor Enquiry Management, Inward Investment Proposition Development & Specialist Product & Services Development and DeliveryStrategic Inward Investment Attraction / FDI OpportunitiesWest Midlands Strategic Site Promotion (Leisure / Hotels / Business) – Identify and baseline the opportunities for expansion, development of accelerator programmes and market engagement activity.Business Cases for future funding
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £900,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
27 May 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Economic Analysis: Economic Trends, Baselines, Case Studies, Labour Market Profiles
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential areas of future support may include:Provision of Economic Impact ResearchEvaluation & Reporting including for the Major Events FundFeasibility Studies
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
27 May 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Place Promotion & Visitor Economy
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential areas of future support may include:Perception Surveys Visitor SurveysAccessibility & Inclusive Tourism Business Support
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
27 May 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Organisational Development (Internal)
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential areas of future support may include:Skills/ Competencies AnalysisGaps and or Deficiencies Analysis / Review
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
27 May 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Coaching & Staff Development
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential areas of future support may include:Provision of group or 1-2-1 mentoring and coaching services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
27 May 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term of this agreement will be from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further two years, reviewed on an annual basis, subject to future funding and ongoing requirements.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
NA
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 24
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Not applicable
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 April 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Place
Birmingham
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
West Midlands Growth Company Leadership Tema
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom