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Descriptions

About the West Midlands

The West Midlands region encompasses the geography of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and the boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, and Walsall. Strategically located at the heart of the UK, 90% of the population is within a four-hour drive or train journey.

 

The region is home to one of the youngest and most diverse populations in Europe, with a growing demographic that is expected to drive future economic growth. It hosts nine universities and produces over 72,000 graduates annually, contributing to a vibrant talent pool.

 

The West Midlands economy is valued at £77 billion, larger than that of several European countries, and is recognised for its strengths in advanced manufacturing, clean tech, health tech, digital and creative industries, and next-generation services. It is also England's only EU-recognised Regional Innovation Valley and consistently ranks among the top UK regions for foreign direct investment (FDI).

 

It Starts Here

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) launched It Starts Here (ISH) - a bold new destination promotion campaign designed to transform perceptions of the West Midlands on the global stage.

 

Developed in collaboration with organisations across the region, It Starts Here seeks to reinforce and reinvigorate the region's brand as dynamic, progressive and confident within a fiercely competitive international marketplace. The core essence is that this region is where ideas are created, culture builds, innovation is generated and incredible experiences take place.

 

The campaign has been well received so far with a focus on international corporate sectors. Phase Two is underway, translating to a wider consumer audience through a place and tourism narrative/campaign, and localised deployment through local authorities, universities, and the region's private sector.

 

WMGC require a marketing campaign that promotes the West Midlands as the destination to visit, study, and do business, leveraging the core ethos of It Starts Here.

Timeline

Published Date :

23rd Sep 2025 21 days ago

Deadline :

20th Oct 2025 in a 6 days

Contract Start :

17th Nov 2025

Contract End :

31st Mar 2026

Keywords

advertising services

marketing campaigns

promotional planning

brand advertising

media buying

marketing strategy

digital marketing

advertising consultancy

marketing communications

ad production

marketing services

market strategy

product marketing

marketing planning

promotional strategy

brand marketing

market outreach

go-to-market support

marketing management consultancy

marketing strategy advice

brand positioning consulting

go-to-market planning

campaign planning consultancy

market segmentation analysis

product launch strategy

marketing optimization

digital marketing advisory

promotional planning support

Tender Lot Details

2 Tender Lots

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Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Tender

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

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