Scope
Reference
GC26 - 008
Description
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 1. North America
Description
See Tender Documents
Lot 2. Asia Pacific
Description
See Tender Documents.
Contract 1. North America
Lots
Lot 1. North America
Supplier
Contract value
- £67,500 excluding VAT
- £81,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2026
- Possible extension to 31 May 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Contract 2. Asia Pacific
Lots
Lot 2. Asia Pacific
Supplier
Contract value
- £67,500 excluding VAT
- £81,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2026
- Possible extension to 31 May 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Contract locations
- IN - India
Information about tenders
Lot 1. North America
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Asia Pacific
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Suppliers
AVALON CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 03234640
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWP-4448-GYYR
Building 18, Gateway 1000 Whittle Way
Stevenage
SG1 2FP
United Kingdom
Email: faye.smith@avaloncsl.com
Website: http://www.avaloncsl.com
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. North America
INT Advisory Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHJ-6539-LTTY
150 Udyog Bhavan
Mumbai
400063
India
Email: jaya.mythi@intadc.com
Website: http://www.iacindia.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Asia Pacific
Contracting authority
MANCHESTER INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SERVICE LIMITED
- Companies House: 03323710
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGY-3648-HJZN
Greater Manchester Combined Authority C/O P.Harris 1st Floor, Churchgate House
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@growthco.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: These organisations are carrying out the procurement on behalf of the contracting authorities.
- Companies House: 02443911
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRD-7665-DLPV
Lee House
Manchester
M1 5JW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@growthco.uk
Website: https://www.growthco.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester