Business Development Public-Private Partnership Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Application period closes August 6th, 2026.
Final selection will take place in the fall of 2026.
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Executive Office Of Economic Development
DESCRIPTION
The procuring entity seeks a vendor to provide business development public-private partnership services focused on international investment attraction, innovation, and business expansion in Massachusetts. The scope includes international business development and prospecting activities such as outreach to prospective companies, investor engagement, relationship management, and pipeline development.
The selected provider will also support marketing, branding, and promotional initiatives that position Massachusetts as a destination for international investment. Additional responsibilities include travel and business development missions tied to company recruitment and strategic international engagement, as well as hosting and convening stakeholder activities such as events, delegations, investor meetings, company visits, and ecosystem introductions.
The work may also include professional consulting services, development and maintenance of digital platforms and business development materials, and creation of market entry resources and outreach tools. The provider is expected to demonstrate management, human resources, and organizational capacity, and to coordinate with state agencies, regional economic development organizations, higher education institutions, industry organizations, and other partners.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 6, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $1,000,000 – $3,000,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Executive Office Of Economic Development. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Economic development or international business advisory firm
- Experience with public-private partnership program delivery
- Track record in foreign direct investment attraction and company recruitment
- Capabilities in stakeholder engagement, investor relations, and pipeline management
- Marketing and branding expertise for place-based investment promotion
- Ability to organize trade missions, events, and executive-level meetings
- Capacity to develop digital outreach platforms and market entry resources
- Established relationships with government, academia, and industry partners
- Strong project management and cross-organizational coordination capabilities
- Presence in Massachusetts or experience working with state-level economic development initiatives
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