Scope
Reference
2025-WMGC-0613
Description
About West Midlands Growth Company:
The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the designated investment promotion agency and destination management organisation for the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). It plays a pivotal role in attracting businesses, capital, visitors, and events to the region, thereby driving economic growth, productivity, and employment opportunities.
WMGC supports the delivery of the WMCA's economic strategies, including the West Midlands Growth Plan, which outlines a bold vision to increase living standards and inclusive economic growth across the region. WMGC leverages partnerships across public, private, and academic sectors to maximise impact for the economy, businesses, and communities.
The organisation is owned by the WMCA and its constituent members, with governance that includes private sector partners. For more information, visit wmgrowth.com.
The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC), in collaboration with the Mayor of the West Midlands, is seeking to appoint an experienced delivery partner to support the planning and execution of a high-level regional delegation to India, taking place in February 2026.
The mission will be led by the Mayor of the West Midlands and include high-profile representatives from academia, major employers, and key organisations from across the region. It will cover several cities focusing on strengthening political, economic, cultural, and educational ties between the West Midlands and India.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
3 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Award Criteria - Quality 70% / Price 30%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
- Companies House: 01631329
11th Floor The Colmore Building
Birmingham
B4 6AT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wmgrowth.com
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)