Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Baskerville House,2 Centenary Square
BIRMINGHAM
B12ND
Contact
Ronny Tigere
Telephone
+44 1212025057
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main 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
In-Market Representation Contract
Reference number
2021-WMGC-0003
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
WMGC Ltd as the contracting authority is seeking to contract with an in-market representation and delivery partner, to support in the delivery of a comprehensive programme of investment promotion and business development activities, as part of the
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Business & Tourism programme
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £321,750
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
In-Market Representation Australia
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
Across the West midlands Region as the Crow flies from B1 Post Code
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Australia in-market business development representation to drive relationships with key stakeholders and generate a qualified pipeline of FDI prospects for the West Midlands, UK
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proven Experience / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Approach Methodology / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Programme Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Additional Commercial Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Events Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Canada & North Eastern USA
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
West Midlands region as the crow flies from B1 Post Code
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Canada/USA in-market business development representation to drive relationships with key stakeholders and generate a qualified pipeline of FDI prospects for the West Midlands, UK.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proven Experience / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Approach Methodology / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Programme Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Additional Commercial Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Events Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
India - In-Market Representation
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
Within West Midlands Region as the crow flies from B1 Post Code
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
India in-market business development representation to drive relationships with key stakeholders, generate a qualified pipeline of FDI prospects for the West Midlands, UK and support with in-market delivery of the West Midlands India Partnership, to drive bilateral trade and inward and capital investment from India to the West Midlands, UK.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proven Experience / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Approach Methodology / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Programme Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Additional Commercial Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Events Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Singapore & Malaysia In-market Representation
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
Within West Midlands region as the crow flies from B1 Post Code
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Singapore & Malaysia in-market business development representation to drive relationships with key stakeholders and generate a qualified pipeline of FDI prospects for the West
Midlands, UK
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proven Experience / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Approach Methodology / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Programme Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Additional Commercial Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Events Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-009883
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2021-WMGC-0003
Lot No
1
Title
In-Market Representation Australia
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forley and Associates Pty Ltd
Suite 48 Level 9, 88 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Country
Australia
NUTS code
- AU - Australia
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £92,250
Total value of the contract/lot: £92,250
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2021-WMGC-0003
Lot No
2
Title
Canada & North Eastern USA
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Research Consultants International FDI Inc
1980 Rue Sherbrooke West
Montreal QC H3H 1 E8
Country
Canada
NUTS code
- CA - Canada
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £92,250
Total value of the contract/lot: £76,950
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2021-WMGC-0003
Lot No
3
Title
India - In-Market Representation
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Advisory Council Private Ltd
303 Corporate Avenue , Sonowala Road, Goregaon East
Mumbai
Country
India
NUTS code
- IN - India
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £92,250
Total value of the contract/lot: £87,500
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2021-WMGC-0003
Lot No
4
Title
Singapore & Malaysia In-market Representation
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orrissa International Pvt Ltd
100 Bukit Merah Central
Inno Centre
Country
Singapore
NUTS code
- SG - Singapore
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £45,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Commercial Working Group
Baskerville House 2 Centenary Square Birmingham United Kingdom
Birmingham
B1 2ND
Telephone
+44 1212025115
Country
United Kingdom